Squeezing through blood vessels helps melanoma cells survive and thrive
Nine of the 10 most common cancer deaths in Australia are caused by solid tumours, but in most cases it’s…
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…
The Young Sperm, Poised for Greatness
In the body, a skin cell will always be skin, and a heart cell will…
A new ring system discovered in our Solar System
Scientists have discovered a new ring system around a dwarf planet on the edge of…
Self-Assembling Nanocubes for Next Generation Antennas and Lenses
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering have developed a technique that enables metallic…
Rice breakthrough could make automated dosing systems universal
Synthetic biologists’ hack blood-glucose reaction to create chemotherapy detector Rice University synthetic biologists have found a way to piggyback on…
Novel Analysis Method Organizes Genomic Cancer Data
The technology that allows scientists to profile the entire genome of…
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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…
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…
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…
Squeezing through blood vessels helps melanoma cells survive and thrive
Nine of the 10 most common cancer deaths in Australia are caused by solid tumours,…
Researchers develop tool to unravel secrets of the dark genome
We mapped the human genome decades ago, but most of it is still a black…
Study links rising temperatures and declining moods
Rising global temperatures affect human activity in many ways. Now, a new study illuminates an…
Mental health system overhaul: we need to focus on lifestyle, experts say
Mental health services must urgently increase investment in lifestyle interventions to improve care and help…
More types of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in Sydney tap water than previously thought
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have identified 21 new PFAS chemicals in Sydney’s tap water, bringing…
How reward modulates attention in humans
Have you ever noticed how animals instinctively choose the ripest fruits in a tree? This…
New AI Tool Learns to Read Medical Images With Far Less Data
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could make it much easier — and cheaper —…
Just Rise: Study Finds Frequent Standing May Boost Heart Health After Menopause
The simple daily habit of standing up more often may impact heart health for postmenopausal…