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Liquid Crystals For Printable Solar Panels
High performance liquid crystals could pave the way for printable and more environmentally friendly solar panels.
DREB2A Enhances Stress Tolerance Without Slowing Growth
Identification of a gene which regulates stress tolerance in plants could lead to the development of stress-resistant crops.
Studying Muscle Loss With Worms In Space
The roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans could tell us about the effects of microgravity on muscle and bone.
Turning Plant Cells Into Factories
Rather than take on the entire plant cell, researchers have developed a peptide-based method to turn the mitochondria into a biofuel factory.
Sorting Cells With Glass Microbubbles
Glass microbeads can be used to count CD4+ T-cells in areas without access to magnetic separators or centrifuges.
Genetic Basis Of Dilated Cardiomyopathy Pinpointed
Researchers have identified the titin gene as responsible for hereditary heart enlargement, the most common reason for heart transplants.
WuXi PharmaTech Acquires NextCODE For US$65 Million
NextCODE and WuXi's Genome Center will offer comprehensive clinical, research, and diagnostic testing products and services worldwide.
Monkeys Taught To Recognize Themselves In The Mirror
The fact that monkeys can be trained to recognize themselves in the mirror suggests that they have the "hardware" that for self-recognition.
Mitochondrial DNA Sheds Light On Kangaroo Family Tree
Using DNA from extinct giant marsupials, scientists have shown that the banded hare-wallaby is closer to kangaroos than was previously thought.