New approach could transform epilepsy treatment
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have used an advanced gene-editing technique to correct the underlying cause of a…
Fast Four Quiz: Precision Medicine in Cancer
Bacteria ‘nanowires’ could help scientists develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists…
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds with Biomedical Potential
A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs…
Looking for love online may impact how humans evolve
Anybody looking for a Valentine’s Day date in cyberspace might want to consider this prediction…
Study illuminates role of cancer drug decitabine in repairing damaged cells
A Purdue University study sheds light on how cell damage is reversed by the cancer…
Strict environmental laws ‘push’ firms to pollute elsewhere
Study highlights need for global cooperation on policies Multinational companies headquartered in countries with tougher environmental policies tend to locate…
Revolutionary chronic wound treatment could help millions
An effective treatment for chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics, but an ionised gas to activate a wound dressing,…
Scientists develop new approach to study how genetic variants affect gene expression
Yeast cells expressing proteins -- part of a UCLA…
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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 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…
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 approach could transform epilepsy treatment
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have used an advanced gene-editing technique to correct…
Quantum sensors on the move
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a technique to precisely manoeuvre…
Coo-ee! Scientists tap into the inner workings of long-distance animal calls
From whale songs to lion roars, animals have evolved to stretch their voices across distances…
New ‘negative light’ technology hides data transfers in plain sight
Engineers at UNSW Sydney and Monash have developed an innovative way of sending hidden information…
AI set to make medical scan reports twice as easy to understand for patients
Artificial intelligence could soon help patients make sense of complex medical scan results, making them…
Redefining GaN power devices for adoption in EVs and data centres
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have uncovered fundamental insights into designing gallium…
Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin
Despite the prevalence of synthetic materials across different industries and scientific fields, most are developed…
Some early life forms may have breathed oxygen well before it filled the atmosphere
Oxygen is a vital and constant presence on Earth today. But that hasn’t always been…