IN THE LAB
AI Sheds Light On Protein Structure
Chinese researchers are using artificial intelligence to predict protein structures and their resultant properties.
Uncovering The Origins Of Marijuana Use
Scientists have found psychoactive compounds preserved in 2,500-year-old funerary incense burners in eastern Pamirs, China.
Unlocking The Potential Of Spintronics
Researchers in Japan have developed a thin film made of gallium manganese arsenide that can be reversibly magnetized, with implications for computational logic and memory.
Seeing 3D Protein Structures Inside Living Cells
By combining nuclear magnetic resonance with computational methods, researchers in Japan are able to map out protein structures inside living eukaryotic cells.
DNA Damage In Early Life Linked To Lung Cancer
Using whole-genome sequencing techniques, researchers in South Korea have found that some lung cancer-associated mutations can occur decades before the disease presents itself.
Indonesia’s Reef Fishes In Good Shape, Study Finds
Economically important reef fishes in Indonesia's waters are in relatively good condition, according to research by Indonesian scientists.
Climate Change Promotes Pika Grazing And Grassland Degradation In Tibet
A warmer climate over the Tibetan plateau may result in alpine grassland degradation by decreasing plant growth and increasing pika grazing.
Chewing Changes Jawbone Structure, Study Finds
Japan-based researchers reveal how jawbone structure is affected by the force applied when chewing food.
Subaru Telescope Snaps Pictures Of Nearly 2,000 Supernovae
Scientists in Japan have identified about 1,800 new supernovae using the Subaru Telescope equipped with an 870 megapixel digital camera.
