Wound Healers
Using a special microscope to see how wound-healing fibroblasts reshape their environment
Holey Plants
Plants lose photosynthesis in areas beyond those chewed by insects
African Fractals
Traditional African architecture contains fractals, patterns that repeat and nest within themselves
M.S. Antibiotic
An antibiotic prevents symptoms of multiple sclerosis in rats
Hair Conditioner
How does conditioner detangle hair? (it coats the hair shaft, smoothing down the cuticle)
Stopping Slime
The cellular mechanism of how biofilm bacteria know they've found a surface.
Modern Leeching
Why are leeches used in modern medicine? (as an artificial vein from amputations)
Odor Emotions
Stopping odors connected to bad memories from triggering negative feelings
Apples and Cancer
A compound in apples prevents rat cells from developing cancer when exposed to a carcinogen
Old Sleepers
Why is it easier for us to doze off while watching TV when we get older? (b/c as we get older, it's harder to get a good night's sleep)
Yellowstone Volcanoes
Monitoring the hot magma under Yellowstone Park can warn of future volcanic eruptions
Women’s Hair Loss
ÒWhy do we lose our hair? I'm a woman and I'm losing mine. I know it's mostly for men, but I'd really like to know.Ó (all people lose …
Aerosols and Climate
Tracking aerosols with satellites helps scientists learn of their environmental effects
Smell Awakening
I was wondering if you can be woken up by a strong smell? (yes, by some strong smells)
Antarctic Ice Sheet
Modelling how the Antarctic ice sheet behaves yields clues to its impact on global climate.
Reading Brain
Hearing and deaf people's brains process words differently when reading English
Photonics
Photonic crystals that manipulate light could one day be used in a variety of applications.
Tagging Proteins
Watching how cancer drugs affect proteins marked with a green fluorescent dye