IN THE LAB
Studying Cell Migration With A Brain-On-A-Chip
Scientists have developed a platform that allowed them to better understand how chemical gradients induce neuron migration.
Topical Gel Protects Farmers From Toxic Pesticides
A team of scientists in India have developed a gel to protect farmers against the neurotoxic effects of pesticides.
Crab Spiders: A Pitcher Plant’s Friend Indeed
In times of scarcity, crab spiders are beneficial to the slender pitcher plants they inhabit.
No Membrane? No Problem For These Organelles
Scientists in South Korea have identified how protein and DNA form membrane-less organelles in living cells.
Mangroves Help Countries Reduce Carbon Emissions
Coastal vegetation could hold the key to upholding the Paris agreement, according to researchers in Singapore.
Facial Rollers Increase Blood Flow To The Skin
A daily five-minute massage with a face roller resulted in up to 25 percent increase in blood flow to the skin, researchers report.
Decaf Tea Found In The Wild
Scientists have identified a naturally decaffeinated tea plant in the mountains of southern China.
Cancer Cells Move Like Predators On The Prowl, Researchers Say
When cancer cells become invasive, they follow a movement pattern similar to hunting animals, according to research by an international team of scientists.
Combining DNA & MicroRNA Data For The Best Of Both Worlds
Researchers in Japan have established a method that integrates microRNA and genome-wide association study data to help identify the root causes of disease.
