IN THE LAB
Subaru Telescope Reveals 83 Supermassive Black Holes
The most distant of the 83 supermassive black holes is 13.05 billion light years away, and the average spacing between black holes is one billion light years, say researchers in Japan.
Spotting Cancer Cells In Lymph Nodes
By injecting contrast agent into upstream lymph nodes, scientists in Japan were able to detect cancer cells within the lymphatic system early on.
Coffee May Inhibit Prostate Cancer Growth, Scientists Find
Kahweol acetate and cafestol found in coffee may slow down the progression of prostate cancer, say researchers in Japan.
Tiny Ultrasound Device Stimulates Mouse’s Brain
Using a lightweight capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer, researchers in South Korea were able to noninvasively stimulate the mouse brain to a depth of three to four millimeters.
Industrial-Scale Aquaculture Intensifies Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Researchers in China, South Korea and the UK have demonstrated that the rapid increase in aquaculture activities is associated with elevated greenhouse gas emissions.
How Blood Stem Cells Renew And Differentiate
Scientists in Japan have revealed how the enzyme ragnase-1 is required for the normal production of blood cells in the body.
New Species of Frog In India Belongs To Ancient Lineage
The last common ancestor of the starry dwarf frog may have existed tens of millions of years ago, say researchers in India and the US.
Solving The Structure Of The Antibody-HLA Protein Complex
A research group in Singapore has mapped out the structure of the antibody-human leukocyte antigen complex at 2.4 angstrom resolution.
Fabricating Silky Electronics On Demand
Using photolithography instead of solvents, scientists in South Korea are now able to integrate silk fibroins with microelectronic components.
