IN THE LAB
Bacteria Tweaked To Produce Free Heme
Researchers from South Korea have devised a way to produce free heme using engineered Escherichia coli strains.
Turning Soy Pulp Into A Probiotic Drink
Scientists in Singapore have used a cocktail of enzymes, probiotics and yeast to produce a nutrient-rich beverage from food waste.
If You Must, Eat Sugar Only When Active
Metabolic syndrome could be avoided by consuming sugar only during active parts of the day, say researchers in Japan.
How Nerves Send An SOS Signal
A signal that normally triggers cell death has a different meaning in the context of nerve repair, scientists say.
The Secret Lives Of Grasshoppers And Crickets
While grasshoppers and crickets are often thought of as harmful to plants, scientists have demonstrated that these insects can also play important roles in pollination.
Near Infrared Helps Bioimaging Go The Distance
Scientists in Japan have invented a near-infrared dye that can be used to investigate the dynamics of living organisms, tissues, cells and molecules.
Chipping Away At The Problem Of Biofilms
Scientists in Japan have invented a tool that could be used to better understand biofilm kinetics.
Plant-Based Preservative Delays Food Spoilage
Singapore-based scientists have discovered a method to manufacture flavonoids in yeast, also showing that these flavonoids can prolong the shelf life of food.
Flexible Drug Delivery For The Eyes And The Brain
Researchers in South Korea have developed an implantable device that is mechanically flexible and capable of controlled drug release.
