IN THE LAB
Creating The Strongest Controllable Magnetic Field
Researchers in Japan have used electromagnetic flux compression to create a controllable 1,200 tesla magnetic field.
Amino Acid Reduces Age-Related Weight Gain In Mice
Mice receiving serine dissolved in drinking water accumulated less body fat and experienced less oxidative stress.
Tracking Pesticides Through An Insect’s Body
By combining laser-scanning with mass spectroscopy, researchers have managed to track the distribution of pesticides in the bodies of fruit flies.
Microtumor Self-Organization, Demystified
Researchers have developed an inexpensive cell culture platform that allows microtumors to form, thus revealing the unique behavior of cancer cells in vitro.
Flies Wreak Havoc On Japan’s Endangered Orchids
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that endangered orchid species in the country are being threatened by seed-eating flies.
Virus Infection Makes Ants Switch From Savory To Sweet Food
An international team of researchers has found that fire ants infected by a virus have altered food preferences and may forage less, with implications for pest control measures.
From Wood Waste To Amino Acids
An international research team has pioneered a faster, cheaper and greener way to produce amino acids from plant-based waste.
Mapping The Diabetes Network
Researchers have combined genomics, proteomics and metabolomics data to create a comprehensive map of how insulin affects cells.
Mitochondria Clustering Helps Kill Cancer Cells
Scientists in Japan have discovered that cancer cell invasiveness can be inhibited by mitochondria aggregation.
