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Measuring The ‘Springiness’ Of Red Blood Cells
A microfluidic method of measuring red blood cell deformity has revealed that the cells take longer to recover if they are constricted for more than three minutes.
An Easy Way To Make Self-Cleaning Paint
A modified nanoclay has helped researchers turn ordinary paint into water-repelling, self-cleaning paint.
Gene Editing Researcher Receives ASAN Award In Basic Medicine
IBS Center for Genome Engineering Director Kim Jin-Soo was recognized for his work on making CRISPR-Cas9 technology more precise and stable.
Calcium Ions Help Shape The Brain
A transient increase in the concentration of calcium ions is necessary for the proper formation of the neural tube in the developing embryo.
Crowdsourcing A Practical Indoor GPS
Scientists in South Korea have developed an indoor locating technology using crowdsourced fingerprints from smartphones.
Starfish Study Supported By Crowdfunding
In the first ever crowdfunded study in Japan, researchers have made non-destructive observations the fleshy brittle star.
Revealing The Demon Starfish’s Weakness Through Its Genes
The genome of the Crown-of-Thorns starfish is helping scientists develop ways to control the reef-wrecking predator.
Scientists Uncover New Antiviral Defense Mechanism In Rice
Chinese researchers have revealed a new antiviral mechanism in rice, a discovery that could boost control against viral epidemics and guarantee food security.
How The ‘Longevity Gene’ Gets By With A Little Help From Its Friends
Researchers have identified a region in SIRT1 that controls how it binds to other proteins and thereby affects downstream metabolic pathways.