IN THE LAB
Abalone Could Treat Herpes Virus Infections
A serendipitous observation led to the discovery that hemocyanins in abalone blood could treat herpes simplex infections.
Of Bees, Mites and Viruses
A study documents the spread of bee-killing viruses through New Zealand via the parasitic mite Varroa destructor.
Can’t Wait? Serotonin Might Help
Stimulating serotonin production can make mice wait longer for a food reward.
Passport Staff Miss One In Seven Fake IDs
A study showing that one out of every seven passport checks fails questions the use of photo IDs to secure borders.
Picking Up Single Cells Accurately & Cheaply
By modifying the ubiquitous benchtop pipette, researchers have developed a cheap way to isolate single cells.
The Physics Of Wound Healing
Experimental and computational evidence points to a third mechanism of wound healing previously unknown to science.
Sniffing Out An Artificial Insect ‘Nose’
Insect odorant receptors on tiny balls of cells have been used to develop biosensors for gaseous compounds.
How Neurons Fire During Absence Seizures
A study in mice questions the role of burst firing neurons in absence seizures and could lead to the development of new modes of treatment.
Teaching Old Drugs New Tricks
Understanding why RUNX deficiencies result in leukemia has led to new applications for PARP inhibitors.
