IN THE LAB
DNA Micropatch Helps Pattern Gold Nanorods
By controlling the orientation of DNA chains on a surface, scientists in South Korea can in turn manipulate gold nanorods to create surfaces with unique optical and electronic properties.
Mapping Out How A Superbug Harms Its Host
Researchers in Hong Kong have identified quorum sensing and secretion systems as some of the key elements of superbug virulence, paving the way for the development of novel antibiotics.
Boosting Betaine Levels To Beat Schizophrenia In Mice
Scientists in Japan found that the antioxidant properties of betaine make it an ideal candidate for the treatment of psychiatric symptoms.
Scientists Can Now Edit Mitochondrial DNA In Plants
Researchers in Japan have devised a tool to edit plant mitochondrial DNA and develop new strains of crop plants.
One-Bead-One-Compound Strategy For Antibiotic Discovery
Researchers in Japan are combating the scourge of drug-resistant microbes by screening synthetic variants of a naturally-occurring antibiotic.
Watching A Baby Star Grow Up
Scientists in Japan observed that massive baby stars grow in the same way as their smaller counterparts.
Why Viruses Strike Some People But Not Others
Metabolic stress could explain why some people get sick from flaviviral infections such as dengue fever while others don’t.
How mTOR Modulates Muscle Memory
Scientists in China have identified a molecular pathway that links exercise and improved motor functions.
The ABCs Of Why Bats Rarely Get Cancer
The low incidence of cancer in bats can be attributed to high ABCB1 gene expression, according to research by scientists in Singapore.
