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Turning Predatory Bacteria Into ‘Living Antibiotics’
By manipulating the behavior of bacteria that feed on other bacteria, scientists in Japan are one step closer to developing a ‘living antibiotic’ that could be used to treat infections.
A Switch Controlling Odor Receptor Expression Found
Scientists have identified a DNA sequence that controls the expression of odor-detecting receptor genes.
Artificial Sugar Blocks Spread Of Liver Cancer
A modified sugar can prevent liver cancer cells from becoming invasive by disrupting a key step in the fucosylation pathway.
Sniffing Out Wagyu Beef’s Alluring Aroma
Using gas chromatography techniques, scientists in Japan have discovered the molecules responsible for the characteristic aroma of Wagyu beef.
How ‘Hokusai Blue’ Helps Remove Radioactive Materials
Ancient art has inspired scientists to create cesium-adsorbing sponges that can help clean up radioactive waste.
RAGE Is Responsible For Absorbing Oxytocin In Breastmilk
Scientists have solved the mystery of how oxytocin in breastmilk crosses the gut to reach the bloodstream of baby mice.
Generating Hydrogen Fuel From Water And Sunlight
Researchers have developed a hydrogen catalyst based on carbon nitride and black phosphorus instead of expensive precious metals.
Sharks Form Fins Like Other Vertebrates Do
By studying the catshark embryo, scientists in Japan showed that cartilaginous fish develop limbs and muscles in the same way as bony fish and land vertebrates.
How Flaws Create The Perfect Fish Eye
Using mathematical modeling, scientists in Japan have revealed how light-sensing cone cells in the fish eye eventually adopt a specific pattern.
