IN THE LAB
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.
Mystery At Material Interface Unveiled
Researchers from Singapore and Germany have found a new way to study the curious properties observed at the interface of materials.
Researchers Develop Method To Make 2D Molybdenum Diselenide
Researchers from Singapore and the US have found a potentially scalable method of producing an important semiconductor called molybdenum diselenide.
Samsung Researchers Develop Method For Large-Scale Graphene Production
Armed with a new method of synthesis which facilitates large scale production, Samsung could use graphene in place of silicon for semiconductors in the future.
Indonesian Dry Spell Could Have Amplified Ice Age
The levels of titanium in sediment cores from Lake Towuti indicate that the dry spell in Indonesia 16,000 to 30,000 years ago coincided with the peak of the last ice age.
Bats Could Help Protect Rice Against Pests
The wrinkle-lipped bat might be useful in protecting rice shoots against the white-backed planthopper, scientists say.
