IN THE LAB
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.
Fruit Flies Help Uncover Tumor-Preventing Proteins
Scientists have identified a protein complex that stops brain cells from dedifferentiating back into stem cells, thereby preventing tumor formation.
India-Australia Collaboration To Develop Stress-Tolerant Rice
The US$546,800 joint project between India and Australia aims to develop a drought and salt-resistant rice strain by introducing Australian resurrection grass genes.
Timid Jumping Spider Uses Ant As Bodyguard
Ants act both as guardians and predators of jumping spiders in a three-species interaction described by scientists.
Migration In China: Shifting Slightly But Still Going Strong
A study of migration patterns in China over 25 years shows that while labor intensive jobs have been successfully created in the interior, educated workers are still leaving for the coastal cities.
Study Shows HPV Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer
By linking Queensland records of HPV vaccinations with the pap smear register, scientists have been able to show that vaccinations have been effective in protecting against cervical cancer.
When Two Become One, One Switches Off
In allopolypoids, which are formed when two different species merge into one, the DNA of both is conserved, but only one species' RNA is expressed, says a geneticist.
