Lab of the Future – News and Features

The new WHO-approved MDR-TB treatment BPaL(M) offers hope for tuberculosis patients but is already encountering resistance. A global study identified resistant strains and highlighted rapid transmission risks.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory researchers revealed how the brain integrates smell and sound signals to guide maternal behaviors in mice. The study identified key roles for the basal amygdala and auditory cortex in sensory processing.

OSU scientists discovered nanocrystals with intrinsic optical bistability, allowing rapid, low-power toggling between light and dark states. This advances optical computing, offering faster data processing and energy efficiency for AI.

Cornell researchers discovered that pupil dynamics during non-REM sleep separate new and old memory consolidation in mice. Shrinking pupils mark new memory storage, while dilated pupils replay older memories.

A 20-year study in Lake Mendota shows bacteria evolving seasonally, with genetic variations resetting annually. A 2012 extreme weather event caused lasting gene shifts, highlighting microbial responses to both gradual and abrupt climate changes.

NIH researchers identified MAD21-101, a novel antibody targeting a previously unexplored epitope on the malaria parasite. This complements existing malaria vaccines by providing cross-strain protection and reducing liver infections.

University of Arizona researchers uncovered how levodopa-induced dyskinesia disrupts motor cortex function in Parkinson’s patients. Exploring ketamine as a treatment, they found it promotes neuroplasticity and restores control over movement.

Vaccine durability can, in part, be pinned on a surprising type of blood cell called megakaryocytes, and a new blood test can predict how long the vaccine response will last.

A new method has been developed for extracting gold from e-waste, then the recovered gold can be used as a catalyst to convert carbon dioxide into organic materials.

Impurities in pharmaceuticals are a major concern for drug manufacturers. This article will discuss the importance of monitoring and minimizing impurities in drug substances and products and key developments in the field.