IN THE LAB
Oops! The Brain Signature Of A Mistake
Using transgenic mice, scientists have captured gamma oscillations in the brain that fire when a mistake is first realized.
Bake Your Own Droplet Lens
Turn your smartphone into a microscope that has 160 times magnifying power with a cheap, do-it-yourself lens.
Seeking The Causes Of Hyperactivity
A study in mice has shown that the lack of a trafficking protein known as LMTK3 leads to hyperactive-like behavior.
Probing The Sound Of A Quantum Dot
Scientists have found out how to manipulate sound waves in quantum dots, paving the way for quantum computers in the future.
Where Did The Y Chromosome Come From?
By tracing the evolution of genes on the Y chromosome, scientists hope to understand how genes control sex determination.
Harnessing Sweaty Palms For Precision Prints
A new polymer that emits fluorescence upon contact with water could change the way fingerprints are analyzed.
Bionic Ear Delivers Gene Therapy
Scientists have designed a cochlear implant that not only improves hearing, but could also deliver genes to enhance long term hearing quality.
How Fear Modifies Genes
Scientists have found a genetic modification associated with the control of the fear response.
Infrared Light Puts Malaria To The Test
A new diagnostic method is able to detect malaria at an earlier stage of infection, exposing the parasites before they hide away in tissues.
