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Micro Fingers Manipulate Cells One At A Time
Researchers have developed a microprobe array that acts like tiny fingers, allowing them to pick up single cells.
Cell Fusion Ensures Only One Sperm Gets Through
Research shows that flowering plants prevent polytubey through the extremely rare process of cell fusion.
7 Must-Read Stories In April 2015
Could sodium replace lithium in batteries and could current DNA sequencing technology be displaced by graphene? Read here to find out more!
Shuji Nakamura Named 2015 Global Energy Prize Laureate
Professor Shuji Nakamura has been selected as the 2015 Global Energy Laureate for his work on LED technology.
A Recipe For Long-Lasting Livers
Researchers have developed a method to keep rat livers functional for transplantation for up to two days.
Can’t Ignore Those Puppy Dog Eyes? Oxytocin Explains Why
Eye contact between dog and owner can trigger surges of oxytocin in both, deepening their interspecies bond.
A Way Out For Drug-Resistant Epilepsy?
A study in mice has shown that a modified version of the LDH inhibitory drug stiripentol can suppress drug-resistant epilepsy.
Nano-Lanterns, Now In Three Colors
Researchers now have an expanded palette of super-bright luminescent proteins at their disposal.
ITbM’s Torii Wins 2015 Fellow Of ASPB Award
Plant biologist Professor Keiko Torii has been awarded the 2015 Fellow of American Society of Plant Biologists Award.
