IN THE LAB
Biodegradable Microneedles Painlessly Deliver Drugs To The Eye
Scientists in Singapore have developed a microneedle patch that could be used to treat eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Raspberry-Shaped Particles Detoxify Carbon Monoxide
Japanese researchers have created a ‘nano-raspberry’ to neutralize poisonous carbon monoxide.
Astronomers Discover New Planet Orbiting Nearby Star
The candidate planet, named Barnard’s star b, is a super-Earth with a minimum of 3.2 Earth masses, according to scientists from Spain and Hong Kong.
How Sperm Home In On Eggs
Researchers have identified a calcium transporter on the cell membranes of sperm that plays a role in sperm mobility.
Neutrophils Used As ‘Trojan Horse’ To Target Brain Tumors
Scientists in China have loaded immune cells with nanoparticles containing an antitumor drug for cancer therapy and imaging.
Building Tailor-Made Proteins With The Help Of Crystals
Scientists in Japan have used crystals to control the formation of protein nanostructures.
Metalenses Made Thinner Than Ever
Using 2D materials, researchers have overcome the theoretical limit imposed by the wavelength of light to develop metalenses as thin as 190 nanometers.
A Google For Microbiome Research
Scientists in China have devised a computerized scoring system to evaluate the novelty and impact of microbiome research.
Ancient Ape Fossil Uncovered In Western India
Scientists have unearthed the upper jaw of an ancient ape in western India, revealing details of its tooth enamel and root structure.
