Researchers are using lasers to aid embryonic development by precision-drilling the 'shell' of human eggs. This technique has shown improved IVF success rates and increased implantation rates, allowing embryos to embed themselves in the womb more effectively.
Researchers have made the first direct observations of magnetic reconnection, a switch that allows energy to be transferred between solar wind and Earth. The phenomenon is responsible for aurora borealis, aurora australis, and occasional radio and satellite disruptions.
A study published in Nature Genetics reveals that the transferrin cycle plays a limited role in iron transport, instead focusing on concentrating iron in red blood cells. The research may lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of iron metabolism disorders.