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Endangered Eels Found Using eDNA

Based on DNA shed by organisms into the environment, scientists in Japan have found a way to measure the distribution of endangered eel species in Japan.

Health

Glowing Protein In Unagi Can Help Screen For Jaundice In Babies

A glowing protein from Japanese eel muscles can be used to test for jaundice in newborns.

In the Lab

Fluorescent Protein From Unagi Eel To Revolutionize Liver Clinical Test

Researchers found a fluorescent protein in Japanese freshwater eel that could to used in a clinical test for liver function.

EDITOR’S PICK

The Oceans Are Running A Fever

Increasing marine heatwaves are breaking the resilience of aquatic life with long-term consequences for coastal communities.
Accelerating Advancements In Healthcare

From disease diagnostics to drug development, healthcare applications are poised to receive a major boost from the combined power of AI and supercomputing.
Bullying Could Lead To Psychosis In Teens

The study shows that bullying could alter the levels of neurotransmitter, Glutamate, which is linked with psychosis.

Endangered Eels Found Using eDNA

Glowing Protein In Unagi Can Help Screen For Jaundice In Babies

Fluorescent Protein From Unagi Eel To Revolutionize Liver Clinical Test

EDITOR’S PICK

The Oceans Are Running A Fever

Accelerating Advancements In Healthcare

Bullying Could Lead To Psychosis In Teens