IN THE LAB
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.
Laser Makes Microscopes Way Cooler
Using lasers to cool a nanowire probe makes atomic-force microscopy 20 times more sensitive, scientists say.
Bypassing The Brain To Walk Again
Bypassing the spinal cord with an artificial neural connection enables subjects to control their legs by swinging their arms.
Combined Test Detects Deadly Fungus
By combining two methods, scientists have developed a more sensitive and specific test for invasive aspergillosis.
The Evolutionary Role Of PMS?
Professor Michael Gillings of Macquarie University argues that premenstural syndrome could have served to break up infertile couples.
Antibody Treats Solid Tumors By Targeting Micro-Environment
The unexpected finding that EphA3 is highly expressed in the tumor microenvironment could lead to a new treatment for blood malignancies.
