IN THE LAB
Drug Delivery System Targets Cancer Stem Cells
A research group in Japan has devised a drug delivery system that enhances the efficacy of inhibitors used to destroy cancer stem cells.
Sunscreen May Harm Baby Fish
Scientists in Hong Kong have found that combinations of UV-protective compounds in sunscreen can negatively impact the development of fish embryos.
Making Wood Out Of Synthetic Resin
Researchers in China have developed a family of bioinspired artificial wood from phenolic and melamine resin.
AI Enables Personalized Treatment For Myeloma
A multidisciplinary team of researchers has developed an artificial intelligence platform that could enable doctors to prescribe personalized treatments for myeloma patients.
How Female Dojo Loach Fishes Clone Themselves
A team of scientists in Japan has shed light on the mechanism by which female dojo loach fishes achieve clonal reproduction.
Tracing The Origin Of A Deadly Brain Tumor
A research team from South Korea has presented evidence that neural stem cells contain cancer-promoting mutations and are responsible for recurrent glioblastoma in human patients.
Heavy Water Protects Dancing Molecules During Electron Microscopy
Scientists in South Korea have demonstrated that heavy water prolongs the stability of samples under an electron microscope.
Placenta-On-A-Chip Developed To Understand Preterm Births
Researchers have developed a microfluidic device that mimics that placental barrier, paving the way for a better understanding of how infections are linked to preterm delivery.
A Peptide That Protects Against Liver Cancer
Scientists in Singapore have developed a peptide drug that interferes with a molecular interaction that drives liver cancer progression.
