In the Lab
IN THE LAB

Fluorescent Switch Allows Scientists To Track Cancer

A new genetically engineered mouse will allow scientists to map the progression of cancer in real time.

Five New Armored Spiders Discovered in China

Five new armored spiders have been discovered in the caves of South China Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Climate Change Aided Genghis Khan’s Empire

Unusual climate conditions favored the advance of Mongolian military power in the time of Genghis Khan, scientists say.

Heart Attack Drug Bypasses Side-Effects

Scientists have improved the specificity of heart attack drugs such that they no longer cause heart stoppage.

Pain Relief From Snail Venom

A new form of pain relief derived from snail venom is 100 times more potent than existing drugs and avoids addiction, scientists say.

Drugs For Aches & Pains Could Fight Superbugs, Study

Scientists have found that commonly used anti-inflammation drugs could also be used as antibiotics.

Drug-Resistant Bugs Surge During Pilgrimage Season

Scientists have detected a 20-fold increase in drug-resistant bacteria in South Asian waters during pilgrimage season.

Molecular Methods To Track Super-Resistant Gonorrhea

Scientists say that their new molecular approach will enhance the ability to track and contain the spread of drug-resistant gonorrhea.

Critical Role Of Gene In Brain Development

Scientists have identified a gene responsible for early brain development that has been implicated in intellectual disability.