Aligned peptide ‘noodles’ could enable lab-grown biological tissues
A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston have achieved a significant milestone in…
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Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
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Diet may not impact certain health outcomes in older persons
Eating diets high in sugar and fat may not affect the health outcomes of…
Gene mutation identified as contributor to autism spectrum disorders
There is little argument among experts that autism spectrum disorders (ASD), complex developmental disabilities that vary widely in their…
Rice breakthrough could make automated dosing systems universal
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Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity. In a study published recently…
New tools used to identify childhood cancer genes
Using a new computational strategy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified 29 genetic…
Cotton-Based Hybrid Biofuel Cell Could Power Implantable Medical Devices
A glucose-powered biofuel cell that uses electrodes made from cotton fiber could someday help power…
New 3D printer uses rays of light to shape objects, transform product design
A new 3D printer uses light to transform gooey liquids into complex solid objects in…
Aligned peptide ‘noodles’ could enable lab-grown biological tissues
A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston have…
AFTER 25 YEARS, RESEARCHERS UNCOVER GENETIC CAUSE OF RARE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE
Some families call it a trial of faith. Others just call it a curse. The…
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity.…
Scientists Discover a New Signaling Pathway and Design a Novel Drug for Liver Fibrosis
A healthy liver filters all the blood in your body, breaks down toxins and digests…
Advance in immune cell screening uncovers receptors that target prostate cancer
A recent UCLA study demonstrates a new process for screening T cells, part of the…
Simulation reveals new mechanism for membrane fusion
An intricate simulation performed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers using one of the world’s…
Understanding ‘Y’: Chromosome Discovery Advances Fight Against Heart Failure in Men
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a gene on the Y chromosome…
Replacing plastics with alternatives is worse for greenhouse gas emissions in most cases, study finds
Substituting plastics with alternative materials is likely to result in increased GHG emissions, according to…