IN THE LAB
Lung Microbes Promote Pulmonary Fibrosis In Mice
Chinese researchers have uncovered how lung microbiota produce outer membrane vesicles to trigger a host immune response that causes pathological progression of pulmonary fibrosis.
Study Predicts Major Losses To Asian Elephant Habitats By 2070
Asian elephants may lose up to 42 percent of suitable habitats in India and Nepal by 2070, according to research by an international team of scientists.
Mother’s Dengue Exposure Worsens Impact Of Zika Virus On Fetus
Antibodies against the dengue virus can promote the transmission of the Zika virus from mother to fetus, resulting in more severe brain damage, say researchers in Singapore.
Endangered Eels Found Using eDNA
Based on DNA shed by organisms into the environment, scientists in Japan have found a way to measure the distribution of endangered eel species in Japan.
An Invisibility Cloak Based On Kevlar Fibers
Scientists in China have devised an aerogel that can hide a hot object from infrared detection.
A Tool To Validate The Safety Of Gene Editing Systems
A China-led research collaboration has resulted in a technique to identify single nucleotide variations, insertions and deletions potentially introduced by gene editors like CRISPR-Cas9.
Agent Orange Contamination Persists In Vietnam, Study Shows
Toxic byproducts of Agent Orange continue to pollute the environment in Vietnam, say researchers in the US.
Tracking The Spread Of Cassava Mosaic Virus
The Sri Lankan cassava mosaic virus threatens 3.5 million hectares of crops in Southeast Asia, highlighting the need for disease-resistant varieties, say researchers.
Finding The Cause Of Muscle Loss In Diabetes
Using mouse models of diabetes, scientists have identified the proteins WWP1 and KLF15 as key players in muscle loss under diabetic conditions.
