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Cancer Cells Move Like Predators On The Prowl, Researchers Say
When cancer cells become invasive, they follow a movement pattern similar to hunting animals, according to research by an international team of scientists.
Combining DNA & MicroRNA Data For The Best Of Both Worlds
Researchers in Japan have established a method that integrates microRNA and genome-wide association study data to help identify the root causes of disease.
Sensor Could Grant Robots A ‘Human Touch’
A research group in South Korea has invented a device capable of measuring surface textures with high accuracy.
Inflammation Implicated In Diabetic Kidney Disease
A mouse model of diabetic nephropathy suggests that inflammation and immune responsiveness may determine whether diabetics suffer from kidney disease.
Wheat Bran: An Unlikely Ally Against Oil Spills
Scientists in China have found that wheat bran could be useful to separate crude oil from water.
Turning Plastic Bottles Into Aerogels
Researchers have found a way to convert plastic waste into a material that can be modified to absorb oil and carbon dioxide.
How Cancer-Causing Viruses Evolved Alongside Humans
Genomic analyses reveal how cancer-causing human papillomaviruses evolved alongside our archaic ancestors.
Switching On Starch Production In Algae
Researchers have discovered a way to increase the amount of starch produced by red algae, with implications for the future of biofuel production.
Bulletproof Heating Fit For A Winter Soldier
Scientists in South Korea have woven nanowires into Kevlar® plates to develop a bulletproof heating pad.