IN THE LAB
Nanoparticles May Cause Blood Vessel Leakiness
Nanoparticles made from specific materials may widen the gap between cells that make up blood vessels, with implications for cancer metastasis.
3D Printed Droplets On Demand
Creating complex emulsions just got easier with a customizable droplet generator built by scientists in Singapore.
Teasing Out The Three Subtypes Of Liver Cancer
By combining genomic data with information about patients’ immunological status, scientists in Japan can now better characterize hepatocellular carcinoma.
Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Power Up With Titanium Nitride
By creating a conductive and robust host for sulfur, researchers in South Korea have found a way to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries.
Sodium May Replace Lithium In Rechargeable Batteries
Combining computational and experimental approaches, scientists in Japan have identified a compound that boosts sodium-ion battery performance.
Basophils Are Bad Actors In COPD
Immune cells called basophils help drive the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to research by Japanese scientists.
How Amami Rats Stay Male Without Y Chromosomes
Scientists in Japan and the US have investigated how sex determination takes place in male Amami mice in the absence of a Y chromosome.
Crossbreeding Threatens Milky Stork Conservation
Milky storks are breeding with their genetically related cousins, the painted storks, leading to hybridization and potential loss of this endangered species of bird.
Wrapping DHA In Corn Protein Enhances Absorption
Using edible corn protein, scientists have encapsulated docosahexaenoic acid to increase its absorption in both maternal mice and their offspring.
