IN THE LAB
Don’t Throw Out Your Garlic Sprouts
Sprouted garlic contains many antioxidants that may boost the immune system and promote a healthy heart, according to a study.
Faulty ‘Reality Testing’ Leads To Dreams, Déjà Vu And Delusions
An academic suggests that several mental conditions have the same underlying cause, that of faulty 'reality testing'.
Scientists Twist Sound With Metamaterials
The world's first acoustic field rotator may help to improve the imaging capabilities of medical ultrasound devices, scientists report.
Authors Of Acid-Bath Stem Cell Study Release Methods For Scrutiny
Honest mistake or research misconduct? STAP cell researchers assert the former, publishing their detailed methods to allow other scientists to duplicate their results.
Neurons Created In Vivo From Astrocytes
Scientists have created new nerve cells in the brains and spinal cords of living mammals without the need for stem cell transplants to replenish lost cells.
TCM And IT Brought Together In New Book
Topics in the new reference tool include how to fingerprint herbs, isolate and identify herb potency, and connect massive clinical datasets using IT.
Natural Killer Cells Activated By Bacteria Also Fight Cancer
A new study shows that bacteria-activated NK cells participate in the anti-tumor immune response.
New Tool To Unlock The Genetics Of Grapes
A new web-based genetics tool can help researchers and grape breeders to identify genes that control flavor and pest-resistance.
Newly Discovered Marsupial Engages In Suicidal Sex
The males of the Black-footed Antechinus so exert themselves during mating that most die before their offspring are born.
