IN THE LAB
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.
Fecal Attraction: Fruit Flies Poop To Lure Others
Scientists in Japan have discovered that fecal deposits carry the fruit fly’s pheromone flag, increasing the flies’ chances of mating.
Wetland And Grassland Birds Move Into Abandoned Farms
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that abandoned farmland surrounded by open spaces are ideal for the rehabilitation of wetland and grassland bird species.
How Immune Cells Keep Arteries Supple
Special white blood cells that express a protein called LYVE-1 are responsible for maintaining the elasticity of blood vessels, scientists say.
Darkness Drives Bigger Eyes But Smaller Brains
Researchers have found that fish that spend most of their lives in the dark have large eyes and smaller visual processing fields in the brain.
A Three-Pronged Attack On Parkinson’s Disease
A research group in South Korea has developed a set of three nanoparticles with differing properties to remove reactive oxygen species in various cellular compartments.
