IN THE LAB
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.
A Trojan Horse For Killing Drug-Resistant Microbes
By hijacking the heme acquisition system of bacteria, researchers in Japan have devised a method to kill microbes that are resistant to antibiotic treatment.
DNA Cage Holds Silver Atoms Still For Scrutiny
Using two DNA sequences of ten nucleotides each to hold together exactly 16 silver atoms, researchers in Denmark and Japan seek to better understand the optical properties of silver nanoclusters.
Bacterial Synergy Boosts Bio-Battery Performance
Using two bacteria species instead of one, a team of scientists in China have found a way to create a living energy production system that efficiently converts light to electrical energy
DNA Vaccine For Tick-Borne Disease Ticks All The Boxes
A team of scientists in South Korea has developed a DNA vaccine that completely protected ferrets from severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome.
An Optical Ruler For Nanoscale Measurements
A research group in Singapore has developed an optical ruler that can be used to make ultra-high resolution measurements.
