IN THE LAB
Sterilization With Smaller, Safer Vacuum UV lamps
Scientists have invented the first solid-state vacuum UV lamp that promises smaller, safer and longer lasting UV lighting.
How Cells Read Ubiquitination
Research by Taiwanese scientists reveals the role of K33 ubiquitination in protein trafficking.
Plastic Filters Made More Efficient
Scientists have invented a new technique that could significantly enhance the efficiency of exhaust gas filtration.
Network Science To Aid Disaster Relief Operations
Scientists from Singapore have modeled the flow of goods and relief efforts to obtain better logistical contingency plans.
One Third Of Malaria Drugs Failed Quality Tests
A systematic review of over 9,000 analyses since 1946 found that 30 percent of the antimalarial drugs from Asia, Africa and South America failed quality tests.
Mother’s Womb Can Influence Baby’s Genome, Study
A study of umbilical cord tissue from 237 Asian individuals showed that the interaction between the genome and the prenatal environment can have a profound impact on epigenetic variation.
How The Colon Protects Itself From Colon Cancer
South Korean scientists have discovered how the colon hedges against cancerous cellular mutation.
Two Mouse Models To Study Alzheimer’s Disease
Research in Alzheimer's disease could be accelerated with the use two new mice models that realistically model the disease in humans.
Scientists Discover Role Of APP In The Brain
Usually associated with Alzheimer's disease, scientists have found that the protein APP controls the growth of new brain cells via a target known as microRNA-574-5p.
