IN THE LAB
Balancing Neuropeptides After A Stroke
Selectively blocking neuropeptides such as substance P could improve patient outcomes following a stroke.
Paving The Way For Life On Land
Scientists have identified the genes which could have enabled the first plants to conquer the terrestrial environment.
Uncovering Glaucoma’s Genetic Roots
Scientists have pinpointed new genetic regions linked to glaucoma which could improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Broken Signals Lead To Neurodegeneration
Neurogenerative diseases could be explained by modifications of the IP3 receptor which lock it in a closed state.
How Influenza Uses Random Errors To Survive
Researchers have identified the mechanism the influenza A virus uses to introduce genetic diversity and increase its chances of survival.
Managing Climate Change In Coastal Regions
Climatologists warn that both natural and human environments must be fully studied for a holistic understanding of climate change.
Fancy A Naturally Caffeine-Free Cuppa?
Armed with the sequence of the coffee genome, scientists could develop coffee varieties that are naturally caffeine-free.
How Neuronal Transmission Is Regulated
What are dendritic potentials good for if they don't cause depolarization? This study suggests an answer.
Exploiting The Valley For Next Generation Electronics
Molybdenum disulfide-based valleytronics have the potential to be the next generation of low energy electronics, scientists say.
