IN THE LAB
Creating Colors From Black And White Particles
Researchers in Japan have found a way to create colorful pigments from inexpensive and harmless particles.
Finding The Missing Link Between Pain And Depression
Chronic pain suppresses the brain's reward system, eventually leading to depression, say scientists in Japan.
Fungus-Derived Antibiotic Fielded Against MRSA
A research group in Japan has modified an antimicrobial compound obtained from a fungus and demonstrated its utility against hard-to-treat infections.
Singapore Creates World’s Largest Asian Genetic Databank
The genomes of some 5,000 Singaporeans representing 80 percent of Asia's ethnic diversity have been sequenced by researchers in Singapore.
Shedding Light On Optical Tweezers 2.0
Leveraging mobile metallic nanostructures that create a strong electromagnetic field around themselves when illuminated by light, a research group in India has created an advanced nanomanipulation tool.
The History Of Penguins Laid Bare In Their Genomes
An international team of scientists has released data on 19 penguin genomes which can be used to understand how the birds evolved over time.
Deciphering The Histone Code
Scientists in Hong Kong have identified a histone mark that regulates chromatin structure, with implications for gene expression and DNA repair.
Concrete Doped With Microbes Gains Durability
Scientists in Japan have found that the rate of corrosion of steel bars in concrete can be slowed by embedding aerobic bacteria within cement.
It’s Morphing Time! How The Dengue Virus Evades Detection
Dengue virus becoming resistant to vaccines and therapeutics due to mutations in specific protein, study shows.
