In the Lab
IN THE LAB

Are Chickens & Quail The Source Of H7N9 Virus?

Chicken and quail are the likely source of bird flu in China, according to a study. Alarmingly, they show no symptoms, making eradication of the virus difficult.

Making Life Simpler For Control Freaks

Important and complex systems, from the global financial market to groups of friends, may be more controllable than they appear.

Deep Sea Fish Uses Mirror-Eyes To See In The Dark

The glasshead barreleye fish has mirrored cylindrical eyes which enable it to see both the dim light coming from above as well as the flashes of bioluminescence from below.

Biodiversity Loss Linked To Outbreaks Of Disease

Although high biodiversity represents a potential source of zoonotic pathogens, the loss of biodiversity is what spurs the outbreak of diseases, a study says.

Indonesia Held Back By Neglected Tropical Diseases

Local scientists say that their research should be incorporated into plans to combat neglected tropical diseases in Indonesia.

Stem Cells From A Single Drop Of Blood

Singaporean scientists have developed a method for generating stem cells that only requires a single drop of blood.

Researchers Uncover The Link Between Memory And Smell

Scientists show that smells can create long term memories that alter perception.

Nanowire ‘Fingerprints’ To Fight Counterfeiting

Nanowire fingerprints are cheap to produce and extremely difficult to replicate, making them useful in anti-counterfeiting measures, scientists say.

Nanoparticles Give Color Without Pigments

Scientists have developed nanoparticle-based colors that could be used to make paint and electronic displays that never fade.