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Cell Membrane Inspires Nanoparticle Computing
The lipid nanotablet platform uses lipid bilayer membranes as a ‘chip’ to control nanoparticles and create nanoparticle-based logic gates.
Why Gleevec Could Make Kids Hypersensitive To Smell
The gene Abl, a target of the anti-cancer drug Gleevec, is required for the correct development of the olfactory system.
Lose + Lose = Win
Zooplankton survive over-predation of their food source by switching between two ‘losing’ strategies: laying dormant eggs and staying dormant until algae levels recover.
Healthcare From The Comfort Of Home (VIDEO)
Dr. Shravan Verma has developed Speedoc, a digital platform that empowers doctors to make house calls so that patients can receive medical attention at home.
Eradicating Gastric Cancer With Iridium
Researchers in China have developed a novel drug that could help diagnose and treat gastric cancer.
Opioids May Help Patients With PTSD
Scientists from Japan have demonstrated that delta opioid receptor agonists may be useful for treating anxiety disorders such as phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Getting A Grip On Robot-Assisted Surgery
Surgeon's fatigue during robot-assisted surgery could become a thing of the past with a controller developed by scientists in Japan.
Taking Stock Of Poor HPV Vaccine Coverage In Japan
HPV vaccine hesitancy in Japan could result in 5,000 additional deaths from the disease, a study by Japan and Australia scientists suggests.
How Graphene Protects Copper From Corrosion
Scientists in South Korea have demonstrated that graphene forms a hybrid layer with copper oxide to slow down further corrosion of copper metal.