IN THE LAB
Termite Genome Sheds Light On Social Behavior
The first termite genome fills the gap in our understanding of social insect genomics.
US$2.3 Million For DNA Barcoding Project
Scientists hope that DNA bar coding will speed up the identification of plant and animal species and help combat illegal trade in endangered species.
Effective Removal Of Radioactive Cesium
A new material containing ions in the highest coordination number observed to date has shown to be more effective at removing cesium 137 than existing methods.
PTENα: An Exception To The Rule
PTENα, an alternative form of the tumor suppressor PTEN, uses a previously unknown start codon rather than the typical AUG.
Aharonov-Bohm Explains Quantum Tunneling
Scientists from Japan have demonstrated that an important physical effect accounts for the dynamics of a quantum tunneling system.
Nanogenerators Harvest Energy Efficiently
South Korean scientists have produced nanogenerators that achieve unprecedented levels of power efficiency.
Teaching Robots Teamwork
Researchers at Peking University have devised new strategies to enable mobile robots to collaboratively form and maintain a circle arrangement.
Breeding Fungus Resistant Oilseed Varities
Scientists have identified strains of oilseed plants that are resistant to the devastating fungal pathogen Sclerotinia.
Self-Assembling Peptide Nanogel For Burns
IBN's ultrashort peptide-based gel mimics extracellular matrix to promote superior skin regeneration.
