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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.
A Peptide That Helps Plants Deal With Salt Stress
A research group in Japan has discovered a peptide that helps increase salt tolerance in plants.
Mutations That Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered a specific gene mutation that reduces the buildup of amyloid-beta plaques in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
A Secret Handshake Determines B-Cell Fate
The strength of the interaction between B-cells and T follicular helper cells decides whether the B-cells become antibody-producing plasma cells, researchers say.
Supercharged Glowing Molecules For Live Bioimaging
Researchers in Japan have engineered a synthetic bioluminescence system allowing them to observe live cells from outside the body.
Nanoparticles Deepen The Reach Of Optogenetics
Using nanoparticles that absorb infrared light and emit green or blue light, an international team of researchers can non-invasively stimulate or suppress brain activity in mice.
A Nose For Noxious Substances
Using transgenic zebrafish, scientists in Japan have discovered a neural pathway that controls behavioral responses to carbon dioxide.
Removing Heavy Metals From Water Using Moss
Scientists in Japan have discovered that the moss Funaria hygrometrica can remove lead from water.
Satellites And Supercomputers Improve Weather Forecasts
Combining data from the Himawari-8 weather satellite with the K supercomputer's processing power, scientists have improved weather prediction models.
