IN THE LAB
How Protein ‘Entanglement’ Leads To Brain Diseases
These findings suggest that preventing protein entanglement could be one way to treat neurodegenerative diseases caused by polyglutamine proteins.
Bioengineering Increases Rice Yield By 30 Percent
Scientists in China have developed a method called GOC bypass that can increase the yield of rice by almost 30 percent.
Machine Learning Turns Brain Scans Into Cellular-Level Data
Instead of relying on oversimplistic assumptions, machine learning has helped scientists gain insights into the organization of the brain.
Turning Algae Into Designer Fat Factories
The discovery of enzymes that can selectively attach fatty acids to glycerol paves the way for customizable or designer fats.
Histamine Could Boost Long-Term Memory
Histamine can improve long-term memory in both humans and mice, but might also hinder recall in people who already have good memories, study says.
Taking The Pulse Of Living, Beating Heart Muscle Cells
A research group in Japan has created a sensor to more accurately assess the behavior of heart muscle cells in vitro.
Study: Dirty Air Linked To Lower Worker Productivity
Prolonged exposure to pollutant particles takes a toll on the productivity of workers in China, research shows.
As PM2.5 Falls, Ozone Pollution Rises In China
Fine particulate matter in the air, while harmful for health, act as a sponge for free radicals that help produce ozone, according to research by scientists in China and the US.
Two Types Of Qubits Are Better Than One
Using two different types of qubits with complementary properties, an international group of scientists are hoping to help make quantum computing scalable.
