IN THE LAB
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.
Ancient Pandas Did Not Live On Bamboo Alone
Scientists in China have found that ancient pandas may have been carnivores or omnivores before eventually developing a specialized diet of bamboo.
What Doesn’t Break This Hydrogel Makes It Stronger
Mimicking how natural muscles become stronger under strain, researchers in Japan have developed a hydrogel that becomes stronger and stiffer upon repeated stretching.
When Two Semiconductors Are Better Than One
By combining two different semiconducting compounds, researchers have developed a catalyst that generates hydrogen fuel from nitrogen monoxide.
Socially Isolated Mice Have Difficulty Forming Relationships
Researchers in Japan have found that social proximity in mice is not only influenced by individual behavioral traits, but also those of surrounding individuals.
Sleep Keeps The Genome Intact, Study Finds
Sleep deprivation is associated with lower expression of DNA repair genes and a higher incidence of DNA breaks.
