18 - 24 January 2016
First flower in Space
International Space Station shared photographs of a blooming zinnia flower in the Veggie plant growth system. This will scientists to understand how plants grow in microgravity. Find source
Zika Virus
After a long chain of relatively unknown and novel viruses’ attacks, there is yet another one. Zika virus has become serious threat for humans in Latin America especially Brazil. Find source
Name of CRISPR inventor is disputed
Well a strong storm of criticism erupted when a Cell publication gave credits to wrong ones for invention of CRISPR gene editing technology. There are at least two groups claiming for the CRISPR patent. Find source
Old habits die hard, scientifically
New research found that specific circuits in the brain are formed during development of a specific habit which in turn seems to prime us to continue those habits. Now we know the reason why old habits die hard. Find source
Cells talks before acting
Two new studies on mouse mammary tissue showed that cells exchange chemical 'messages' before moving or migrating the body. Single cell cannot act alone but depends upon the cooperation of neighbor cell. Find source
