IN THE LAB
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.
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.
