IN THE LAB
Inflammation Implicated In Diabetic Kidney Disease
A mouse model of diabetic nephropathy suggests that inflammation and immune responsiveness may determine whether diabetics suffer from kidney disease.
Wheat Bran: An Unlikely Ally Against Oil Spills
Scientists in China have found that wheat bran could be useful to separate crude oil from water.
How Cancer-Causing Viruses Evolved Alongside Humans
Genomic analyses reveal how cancer-causing human papillomaviruses evolved alongside our archaic ancestors.
Switching On Starch Production In Algae
Researchers have discovered a way to increase the amount of starch produced by red algae, with implications for the future of biofuel production.
iPS Cells Shed Light On Kidney Disease
Scientists in Japan have reproduced congenital kidney disease in vitro using human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Dams Threaten Chinese Sturgeon Population, Scientists Say
Scientists have found that the Yangtze dams have precipitated an ongoing decline of the Chinese sturgeon, a critically endangered fish.
Growing Skin Grafts Without Animal Contamination
Scientists have developed a human protein matrix to culture skin cells, removing the need for animal-derived components used in existing culture systems.
Different Shades Of Blue: A Closer Look At Depression
Researchers have identified three subtypes of depression, including one that is unresponsive to commonly prescribed anti-depression drugs.
Informing The Search For Superconducting Materials
Scientists in Japan have used data science methodologies to discover and develop superconducting materials.
