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Modified Protein Crystals Make Molecule-Sized Storage Box
Researchers have used modified viral proteins to store foreign molecules such as fluorescent dyes inside live cells.
FIT Is The Reason Proteins Make (Female) Flies Full
Consuming proteins triggers the release of FIT, which signals fullness to the brain and prevents the consumption of more proteins.
Diodes Made Ideal With Graphene
Inserting a layer of graphene between the metal and semiconductor components of a diode can prevent atomic intermixing.
Some Stars Are Born In ‘Traffic Jams’
A new study from Japan provides clues into how swirling molecular clouds collapse into stars like our Sun.
New Material Doubles Negative Thermal Expansion Record
Most materials expand when heated; researchers have now found one that contracts by nearly 7 percent instead.
New Marine Worms Discovered In Antarctica
Japanese researchers have discovered two new species of marine worms near the Syowa Station in Antarctica.
Ancient Post-Apocalyptic World Ruled By Sponges
After extreme climate change wiped out 85 percent of all species, sponges took over and thrived.
Tree Rings Reveal Unusual Solar Activity
Radioactive carbon trapped in tree rings has helped scientists pinpoint exactly when abnormal solar events occurred.
How Thailand Eliminated Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
Early and concerted efforts from the whole society have helped eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Thailand.