IN THE LAB
Newly Characterized Cells Could Treat Sepsis
Instead of antibiotics, doctors could use the patient's own immune cells to treat deadly sepsis in the future.
Detecting Rare Genetic Diseases In Under 30 Minutes
By combining the patient's symptoms with his or her genetic information, the Phen-Gen tool can quickly detect faulty genes.
The Chemical Signature Of The Birth of The Stars
Scientists discover a star with a chemical composition similar to the first stars to form after the big bang.
All The Better To Smell You With
Elephants, not dogs, have the most number of olfactory receptor genes, study shows.
Hummingbirds Turned Savory Into Sweet
Scientists have unraveled the mystery of how hummingbirds detect sugars without sweet-taste receptors—they use modified savory receptors instead.
Soft Tissue X-Ray Could Help Cystic Fibrosis Patients
A new X-ray system that allows the imaging of soft tissue could be used to non-invasively track the effectiveness of treatments for cystic fibrosis.
Is China’s 50% C-Section Rate Too High?
A commentary examines the reasons behind China's unusually high cesarean delivery rates.
Change Coagulant To Save Sewers
An extensive survey and sampling campaign pinpoints aluminium sulfate coagulants as the cause of sewage corrosion.
Dynamic Imaging At Four Trillion Frames Per Second
The STAMP camera can capture images at four trillion frames a second without the need for repetitive measurements.
