IN THE LAB
Decoding Cell-Specific DNA Methylation
Scientists in China have developed an algorithm that can link epigenetic modifications to specific cell types with 90 percent sensitivity.
Making Way For Muography
Scientists in Japan and Hungary have announced the opening of the NEWCUT laboratory, the world’s first facility dedicated to the study of muography.
Got Milk? These Spiders Do
Scientists have discovered a species of jumping spider that is capable of producing milk for its offspring, a trait previously thought to be unique to mammals.
Click To Conserve Breast Tissue
Being able to rapidly and accurately detect the difference between cancerous and non-cancerous breast tissue could be a boon for breast-conserving surgery.
A Pinch Of Salt May Have Started Life On Earth
Researchers have found that salt, together with ionic radiation from the environment, could have triggered the formation of complex molecules necessary for life.
Small Loans Help Increase Rice Yield In Bangladesh, Study Shows
Microfinance institutions have a positive impact on farmers, allowing them to adopt high-yield rice varieties and increase their farming output, researchers say.
Only Learn The Good Stuff—AI That Thrives On Positive Data
Japanese scientists have developed a classification strategy for artificial intelligence that allows it to form classification boundaries using only positive data.
Nanoparticles Make Metals Both Strong And Flexible
Strong alloys are typically less ductile, and vice-versa. Researchers have managed to overcome this tradeoff by including nanoparticles in the alloy fabrication process.
Putting The Brakes On Myasthenia Gravis
Targeting immune checkpoint proteins could slow the progress of myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes serious weakening of the muscles.
