IN THE LAB
Antibiotic Resistance Genes Traveling On The Wind
The air in Beijing carries the greatest diversity of antibiotic resistance genes, while San Francisco has the highest levels of airborne antibiotic resistance genes, say researchers.
Decoding Okinawan Snake Venom
Researchers in Japan have sequenced the genome of the Okinawan habu and identified nearly 60 genes from 18 different gene families that make up the snake's venom cocktail.
Functional Carbon Materials Made Simple And Scalable
Chinese researchers have proposed a simple and inexpensive method to prepare carbon nanomaterials from small organic molecules.
‘Dino’ Bone Turns Out To Be From An Extinct Sea Cow
Japanese paleontologists have identified an uncatalogued ‘dinosaur’ bone as belonging to an extinct sea mammal.
Finding The Achilles’ Heel Of Drug Resistant Bacteria
By screening a total of 50,240 small molecules, scientists discovered a compound that suppresses the ability of multidrug resistant bacteria to cause infection.
Fetal Gene Therapy Prevents Gaucher Disease
Using gene therapy on the brains of fetal mice and non-human primates, researchers have managed to prevent a fatal neurodegenerative condition known as Gaucher disease.
A Twist In The Tale Of mRNA Tails
A team of scientists in South Korea have discovered that mixed mRNA tails act like a shield that extends the lifespan of mRNA species.
A Reason To Smile: Teeth-Whitening Nanoparticles
Researchers in China have developed a method to whiten teeth without causing damage to the enamel.
Improving The Success Of Cloning Animals
Scientists have used epigenetic modifications to increase the success rate of cloning mice.
