Highlights
Genetic Risk Factors
Teamwork uncovers genetic risk factors
3 March 2015Over 100 locations on the human genome associated with the risk of developing schizophrenia are identified in an international study
Alloy
Avoiding the cracks
3 March 2015A laser-assisted fabrication process enables the processing of heat-resistant and crack-free materials
Solar Cells
Increased pressure creates a happy union
3 March 2015Cheap, environmentally friendly solar cells are produced by minimizing disruptive surface layers
Oil Palm
Oil palm offers cheap biofuels and bioplastics
3 March 2015A cost-effective method uses fungi to convert palm oil waste to green products
Colorectal Cancer
A key player in embryo formation
3 March 2015A protein originally identified as a tumor suppressor also helps establish body patterns in developing embryos
Imaging
Shaken, not stirred, is best for cancer imaging
3 March 2015Tiny conjugated polyelectrolyte-nanoparticle probes produced by ultrasonication prove superior to commercial products
Silicon
Three-dimensional opto-electric integration
17 February 2015Depositing different materials on top of bulk silicon wafers enables three-dimensional opto-electric integration
Genome
Genes of carcinogenic liver fluke revealed
17 February 2015The sequencing of a harmful Asian liver fluke’s genome brings hope of better treatments
Microstructure
Extremely repellent surfaces
17 February 2015A computational technique reveals how tiny pillars affect the condensation of vapor onto a surface
Stem Cells
Seeking stem cells
17 February 2015Fluorescent tagging enables scientists to monitor neural stem cells that might help repair neurological damage
Microalgae
Using fungi to catch algae
17 February 2015Fungal waste biomass from biotechnology applications could be used to harvest microalgae for fuels and chemicals production
Fluorescence Microscopy
Making a mark on mitochondria
17 February 2015A fluorescent probe for labeling mitochondria helps scientists study fat-burning brown adipose tissue
Monocytes
Pairing progeny with their proper precursors
3 February 2015Proof that CD14+ immune cells in the skin are derived from monocytes in the blood helps understand their function in regulating immunity
