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Seeing The Brain Without Opening The Skull
A research group in South Korea has devised a strategy to perform bioimaging through opaque tissues.
How Imperfections Help 2D Quantum Materials To Grow
Defects formed at the interface between two semiconducting monolayer materials help drive the growth of 2D quantum well superlattices, researchers say.
An Evolutionary Trade-Off For Walking Upright
A research group in Japan has revealed that walking upright has made humans more prone to limb ischemia than mice.
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2018
Public trust, a romantic lab and how vitamin C could help treat multiple sclerosis were among the hottest topics in March.
Gene-Edited Pigs Better Model Huntington’s Disease
Using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system, researchers have developed a pig model of Huntington’s disease that better mimics how the disease progresses in humans.
Flexible And Waterproof Batteries To Power Wearable Devices
By twisting carbon nanotube fibers into a yarn, scientists in China have developed a waterproof zinc-ion battery that can be knitted and stretched.
Generating Electricity With The Flick Of The Wrist
Scientists in China have found a way to produce electricity from slight body movements, such as bending a finger or rotating the wrist.
Dragonfly Wings Inspire Antimicrobial Coating
Mimicking the structures of a dragonfly’s wings, a research group in Singapore has developed a nano-coating that can kill bacteria on surfaces as well as in water.
Cells Flip Lipids To Bend Their Membranes
Researchers have demonstrated that enzymes responsible for flipping lipids in the cell membrane play a role in the transport of external molecules into cells.