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Wearable Solar Cells That You Can Put In The Wash
Scientists have developed an ultra-thin solar cell that can continue to provide electricity even after being soaked in water or being stretched and compressed.
Reducing The Environmental Impact Of Leather Production
Researchers in India have used molten salt to treat leather and reduce its pollution profile.
Getting To The Root Of Bonsai Regeneration
Scientists in Japan have identified a gene that controls the levels of auxin in response to root damage.
Vaccine Cuts Nepal’s Japanese Encephalitis Rate
Researchers have confirmed the success of vaccination against Japanese encephalitis in Nepal.
A Non-Antibiotic Drug To Fight MRSA
By screening 50,000 compounds, scientists have discovered a non-antibiotic drug that makes multidrug-resistant bacteria more vulnerable to immune clearance.
CRISPR Editing Alters Flower Color
The ability to change the color of the Japanese morning glory demonstrates the specificity of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system.
How Blood Stem Cells Are Controlled By Epigenetics
Using RNA sequencing techniques, researchers in China have revealed how embryonic hematopoietic stem cell production is controlled by epigenetic regulation.
WuXi Raises US$240 Million In Series B Funding
The investment will accelerate the growth of WuXi NextCODE's platform infrastructure and bring new users onboard through precision medicine and diagnostics partnerships.
A Cheap Way To Make Materials Repel Both Water And Oil
By melting the top of cylindrical posts, researchers have created mushroom-shaped nanostructures that give materials the ability to repel both water and oil.