IN THE LAB
Tackling Dementia Using Ultrasound
A research group in Japan has demonstrated that ultrasound applied to the brain could help treat dementia.
The Buzz Over Queen Bee Learning And Memory
Chinese scientists have demonstrated that epigenetics contributes to superior learning capacities in queen bees.
‘Raincoat’ For Potatoes Keeps Them Fresh For Longer
Chinese scientists have developed a cheap and eco-friendly way to prolong the shelf life of potatoes.
Dietary Fat, Not Sugar Or Protein, Causes Weight Gain
A large-scale dietary trial in mice shows that fat, not protein or carbohydrate, was responsible for causing obesity.
Blazar Identified As Source Of High-Energy Neutrino
An international team of scientists has found the origin of a ultra-high energy neutrino that was first detected in September 2017.
Targeting Mitochondria To Kill Cancer Cells
Scientists in South Korea have created a photosensitizing agent that accumulates in the mitochondria of cancer cells to improve the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy.
An Electrifying Development For Cancer Treatment
Scientists in Japan have optimized pulsed electric fields to disrupt calcium metabolism in cancer cells.
Reprogramming Stem Cells Without Genetic Modifications
Scientists in Singapore have converted fibroblasts into pluripotent stem cells without introducing external factors for genetic reprogramming.
Just 84 Amur Leopards Remain In The Wild
An international team of scientists has used camera traps on both sides of the border of China and Russia to obtain the most updated estimate of the Amur leopard population.
