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Diagnosing Glaucoma In A Blink
The GonioPEN causes less discomfort and can detect glaucoma more quickly and less expensively than current diagnostic methods.
Proteins Pirouette Within The Cell Membrane
Scientists have developed a bioimaging technique that allows the prolonged visualization of complex protein movements in a cell membrane.
A Closeup Of The Herpes Simplex Virus
Using cryo-electron microscopy, researchers have determined the structure of a herpesvirus capsid, shedding light on the assembly of viral particles.
Neuromodulating Nanoparticle Patches From An Inkjet Printer
Scientists in South Korea have developed a printing process to pattern nanoparticles that heat up under light, which can be used to modulate the activity of neurons.
A Wholesome Environment For Gut Stem Cells
Scientists in Singapore have discovered a type of cell responsible for maintaining the stem cell niche in the gut.
Snow Monkeys Take Hot Baths To Destress
Taking hot spring baths during winter reduces the levels of stress hormones in Japanese macaques, researchers say.
Bat Virus Behind The Death Of 25,000 Pigs In China
Chinese scientists have identified a coronavirus originating in bats that was responsible for the deaths of 25,000 piglets in China from 2016 to 2017.
How HIV Possibly Jumped From Monkey To Man
Researchers have discovered that the evolution of a protein in the simian immunodeficiency virus may have allowed it to be transmitted to human hosts.
Keeping Science In The Public Eye
Capturing the nuances of scientific research and translating it into something that the public will understand is no easy feat, but EurekAlert!’s Brian Lin has a wealth of experience to share.