Carbon-free ferrocene alternative opens up new possibilities for future materials
About 75 years ago, scientists accidentally synthesised a compound called ferrocene in which the iron (Fe) atom is sandwiched between…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
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…
Scientists identify evolutionary gateway helping pneumonia bacteria become resistant to antibiotics
An evolutionary gateway which helps pneumonia cells become resistant to antibiotics has been discovered by…
Gun violence and mental illness: Study addresses perception vs. reality
Recent mass killings in Isla Vista, California, and elsewhere have again raised concern among lawmakers…
Ballistic Transport in Graphene Suggests New Type of Electronic Device
Conceptual drawing of an electronic circuit comprised of interconnected graphene nanoribbons (black atoms) that are epitaxially grown on steps etched…
National Chemistry Week reminds us of the significance of chemistry
Chemistry, often hailed as the cornerstone of scientific disciplines, plays a pivotal role in our daily existence, influencing the food…
New target for anticancer drugs: RNA
Most of today’s anticancer drugs target the DNA or proteins in tumor…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Carbon-free ferrocene alternative opens up new possibilities for future materials
About 75 years ago, scientists accidentally synthesised a compound called ferrocene in which the iron…
AI screening tool gives pathologists ‘spatial super vision’ to detect hidden cancer
QIMR Berghofer scientists have developed an AI screening tool that harnesses the power of cutting-edge…
One whale song unlocks oceans of data
Trying to find a whale song in the ocean is like trying to find a…
How can the same genetic mutation lead to different clinical outcomes?
Individuals that share the same deletion of a portion of chromosome 16 are at risk…
High-resolution imaging shines light on nanoscale nuclear organisation
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have implemented an advanced microscopy technique to…
New chip can protect wireless biomedical devices from quantum attacks
As quantum computers advance, they are expected to be able to break tried-and-true security schemes…
Teaching AI models to say “I’m not sure”
Confidence is persuasive. In artificial intelligence systems, it is often misleading. Today's most capable reasoning…
New approach could transform epilepsy treatment
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have used an advanced gene-editing technique to correct…