IN THE LAB
Overcoming Evaporation For Miniaturization
By using non-volatile ionic solvents, scientists have circumvented one of the major obstacles to lab-on-a-chip miniaturization.
Potential Marker For Gastric Cancer Stem Cells
Researchers have identified a marker that could help distinguish gastric cancer stem cells from normal, healthy cells.
Common Antibacterial Linked To Breast Cancer
Scientists from South Korea have found that the common antimicrobial ingredient triclosan promotes breast cancer cell growth in mouse models.
Brain-Like Cells From Teeth
By growing them in an environment that favored the development of brain cells, scientists have coaxed dental pulp stem cells into neuron-like cells.
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.
