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For Synthetic Biological Circuits, Two Is Better Than One
A two-strain microbial circuit can effectively mimic the population-level oscillations of more complex biological systems.
Where Did Saturn’s F Ring And Shepherd Satellites Come From?
Using computer simulations, scientists have found that collision of satellites drove the formation of Saturn's F ring and shepherd satellites.
Get A Single Cell’s Metabolome In Minutes
Using single cell mass spectrometry, scientists now can sneak a peek at the molecular profile of individual plant cells.
Is Burning Incense Worse Than Smoking Cigarettes?
By analyzing components of burning smoke from incense and cigarettes, scientists have found that burning incense may release more toxic compounds than previously known.
A Fail-Safe Suicide Switch For iPSC Cancer Therapy
By introducing the suicide gene iCaspase-9 into induced pluripotent stem cells, scientists are now able to prevent the formation of tumors should the cells go rogue.
Helping Rice And Tomato Plants Take The Heat
The receptor-like kinase ERECTA could help improve the heat resistance of key commercial crops such as rice and tomatoes.
Sonic Hedgehog Signaling Implicated In Genetic Gut Disease
The sonic hedgehog signaling pathway has been found to play a role in Hirschsprung disease, where babies are born without nerve cells in their gut.
A New Way To Look At Embryos
A non-invasive imaging technique that allows the visualization of developing embryos has changed our understanding of the earliest stages of life.
A Symmetrical Solution For Better Batteries
Scientists have designed a symmetrical sodium battery that has a high voltage and long lifespan, advancing the storage of green energy sources.