IN THE LAB
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.
7 Must-Read Stories In February 2019
February 2019 also saw dynamic shifts in scientific leadership and business, but quantum computers and quantum communication dominated the conversation.
A Handy Method To Produce Chiral Compounds
Using iridium catalysts, South Korean Researchers have found a way to selectively synthesize chiral lactams more efficiently.
Mahouts In Myanmar Are Younger And Less Experienced, Study Shows
Political changes and urbanization may be threatening the traditions and training of elephant handlers, or mahouts, in Myanmar.
