IN THE LAB
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.
DNA Test Predicts Adverse Reactions In East Asians
Scientists in Japan have developed a DNA screen that could help East Asian patients avoid severe reactions to medications used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, leukemia and rheumatic disease.
How Plants Beat The Heat
Scientists in Japan have identified a gene in plants that protects their chloroplast membranes from destabilization due to excessive heat.
Swapping Crops To Ensure Food Security In India
Replacing rice and wheat with crops such as maize, finger millet, pearl millet or sorghum could help India save water and provide its people with more nutritious food.
Why The Phaethon Asteroid Is Peculiarly Polarized
The Phaethon asteroid reflects less light than previously thought, suggesting that its surface may be made of coarse rubble.
