IN THE LAB
Rose Myrtle Extract Contains Potent Antimicrobial Compound
Scientists in China have identified an active ingredient in rose myrtle that could be used to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria infections.
Programming Silk For Wearable Electronics
Scientists have used calcium ions to modify silk fibroins, creating a reusable, biocompatible adhesive for electronic and pharmaceutical applications.
What Makes Whale Baleen So Tough?
By studying the structure of the filter-feeding apparatus of whales, researchers hope to design better materials for the maritime industry.
Nanopore Sensor Speeds Up Influenza Detection
A research group in Japan has devised a highly specific diagnostic tool backed by artificial intelligence for rapid detection of the influenza virus.
Commute Or Switch Jobs? 45 Minutes Marks The Threshold
According to research by Chinese scientists, 45 minutes of commute time is an inflection point for switching jobs or housing location.
Bio-Inspired Crystal Gives Batteries A Boost
Inspired by transport mechanisms found in living cells, researchers in Japan have developed a material that could lead to cheaper and safer rechargeable batteries.
Folding Drugs Into DNA Origami To Kill Tumors
Scientists in China have devised a nanotechnology platform to deliver interfering RNAs and anticancer drugs to tumors.
Scientists Find Regulatory T-Cell Master Switch
Researchers in South Korea have identified Foxp1 as a key molecule required for the formation of regulatory T-cells.
Not A Numbers Game: Gene Regulation Made Vertebrates Special
The ability to regulate genes, rather than the sheer number of genes, is responsible for the development of a backbone in animals, scientists say.
