IN THE LAB
Turn Your Window Into A Solar Cell
Although the raw materials for perovskite solar cells are cheap, researchers are working on ways to make the manufacturing process affordable as well.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Lessons From Nepal
Research on dengue and malaria in Nepal could have implications for other mountainous regions affected by climate change.
Understanding The Genetics Of Breast Cancer
Australian researchers have unearthed insights into the genetic mechanisms that cause breast cancer.
A Novel Gene Behind Spinocerebellar Ataxia
The discovery of the SCA40 mutation could lead to new therapies for spinocerebellar ataxia, a disease for which there is currently no effective treatment.
World’s First Superheavy Carbon Compounds Synthesized
The synthesis of seaborgium hexacarbonyl could help superheavy elements find in their place in the periodic table.
Gloss Or Not? How Monkeys Tell The Difference
How glossy a surface is can be defined by three parameters that are recognized in specific parts of the temporal context, scientists say.
How Plague Remodels The Lymph Nodes
The ancient scourge of bubonic plague has provided researchers with new insights on how the body responds to infections.
PTX3 Protects The Host From Histones
Scientists have found a surprising way that PTX3 can help mitigate sepsis: by directly binding to and thereby removing extracellular histones.
Uncovering The Genetic Roots Of Autism
New genetic identification techniques shed light on causes of developmental delay and autism.
