IN THE LAB
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.
How Bats Carry Viruses But Avoid Getting Sick
Bats tolerate viral infections by dampening inflammation, according to research by an international team of scientists.
Scientists Decode The Genome Of The Pacific White Shrimp
The Pacific white shrimp's genome spans approximately 1.66 Gb and contains 25,596 protein-coding genes.
Predicting Which Cells Can Take The BiTE Out Of Cancer
Using bispecific T-cell engager technology, or BiTE, researchers in Japan have found that the cancer-killing activity of T-cells in tumors can be estimated from T-cells in the blood.
Taking The Pulse Of Reproductive Disorders
Scientists in Hong Kong and the UK have devised a method to monitor hormone pulse patterns in patients with reproductive disorders.
Scientists Discover New Shrub Species In Myanmar
The flowers of the Agapetes reflexiloba have a distinctive striped pattern and bloom in December.
Shaping Palladium Into Nanoscale Butterflies
Researchers in Japan have built butterfly-shaped palladium subnanoclusters in 3D, with potential applications as catalysts and functional materials.
