IN THE LAB
Bringing The Bling To Antibacterials
Gold nanoparticles, which are well tolerated by the body and bactericidal in the dark, could be used to prevent biofilms from forming on medical implants, scientists show.
How Viruses Mimic The Immune System To Evade It
Researchers have determined the structure of a protein that enables cytomegaloviruses to escape detection by the immune system, m04 immunoevasin.
Bypassing Graphene With Polymers
Scientists have synthesized a defect-free graphene-like material using polymers, accelerating the development of cheap and efficient solar cells.
The Unexpected Role Of B Cells In The Thymus
Once assumed only to produce antibodies, B cells have now been shown to also participate in the creation of T regulatory cells.
Finding New Cancer Drugs With Fluorescent Rotors
Scientists have identified 15 potential cancer drug candidates using a novel fluorescent rotor approach.
Blue Is The Warmer Color
A study shows that blue objects are more likely to be judged as warm than red objects, defying intuitive expectations.
Tackling Translation To Boost TCM Research
Researchers have published a guideline for the translation of TCM texts, hoping to spur greater collaboration and standardization across the practice.
Ten Million Genes Of Human Microbiome Sequenced
A close-to-complete catalog of the human microbiome, spanning nearly ten million genes, has been released.
Death Of Aged Olfactory Neurons Reversed
Scientists were able to prevent the death of olfactory neurons in aging flies, thereby restoring innate food attraction behavior.
