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New Lab, New Start
Switching labs can be scary, but the right mindset can help you embrace the change.
Taurine Required To Keep Sperm In Tip-Top Shape
A lack of taurine changes the shape of sperm, impairing their motility and resulting in infertility.
Preserving The Genetic Diversity Of Sumatran Rhinos
Genetic studies suggest that breeding centers and a cell bank are necessary to preserve the genetic diversity of critically endangered Sumatran rhinos.
Beefing Up IVF Success
Scientists in Japan have used live-cell imaging to identify bovine IVF embryos without chromosomal abnormalities and increase the success of cow pregnancies.
Windows That Can Halve Noise Pollution
Scientists in Singapore have created a noise-canceling device that halves noise pollution even when the windows are left wide open.
Indian Engineering Student Saves Diabetic Passenger On Flight
Thanks to the quick thinking of IITK engineering student Karttikeya Mangalam aboard a flight from Geneva to New Delhi, a diabetic passenger’s life was saved.
Cracking The Mystery Of Fossil-Preserving Rocks
Rather than forming over millions of years, spherical rock formations known as concretions can form in just a matter of months, researchers say.
How Plants Brace Themselves Against Infection
Scientists have discovered that plants create a special brace to ensure accurate detachment of flowers and leaves, covering the ‘wound’ left behind with cutin.
Neutralizing Antibody Shields Mice From Zika Virus
A single injection of a human neutralizing antibody is enough to protect developing mouse embryos against Zika virus infection and microcephaly, researchers say.
