IN THE LAB
Malaria Parasites May Skew Sex Ratio To Survive
Plasmodium vivax parasites alter their sex ratios in response to treatment with chloroquine, study shows.
New Oviraptorosaur Species Found In Mongolia
Scientists have found an incomplete skeleton of a feathered, bird-like dinosaur with unusually thick jaws, suggesting that the dinosaur fed on hard food items like eggs.
Elastic Polymers That Spontaneously Heal Themselves
Scientists in Japan have found a method to produce a self-healing material that does not require external stimuli to trigger its healing properties.
Immune Cell ‘Handshake’ Can Kill Dengue Virus
The interaction between two types of immune cells—mast cells and γδ T cells—is necessary for fighting dengue infection, say researchers from Singapore.
Single Cells Move To A Different Beat
Unlike their unicellular counterparts, aggregated social amoebae need physical contact to get them going, say researchers from Japan.
Supercapacitors Stabilized By Graphene Mesosponges
A continuous three-dimensional framework of graphene known as a mesosponge can be used to make supercapacitors more stable.
Microfluidic Fabrication Made Simple
Scientists in Singapore have used fluoropolymers to create microfluidic devices that do not swell upon exposure to organic solvents.
Cervical Cancer On The Rise In Japan, Say Researchers
The discontinuation of a vaccination program against human papillomavirus may be increasing the incidence of cervical cancer in Japan.
A Bone To Pick With Vit D
Scientists in Japan have found that vitamin D signaling promotes the pathological accumulation of collagen fibers in bone.
