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Bacterial Virulence Controlled By ‘Roll Of Dice’
Whether or not a Streptococcus pneumoniae infection is harmful or benign seems to depend on a random, six-phase switch.
Vaccines Go Stealth-Mode To Fight Cancer
By coating vaccines in a stealth nanogel, researchers have been able to evade the immune system and target macrophages in the lymph nodes.
Doubling Up Perovskite For Efficient Water Splitting
By combining perovskite solar cells with cheap water splitting catalysts, scientists have developed a highly efficient method of producing both oxygen and hydrogen from water.
Erectile Dysfunction Drug Could Affect Vision Of One In 50
Recessive carriers of the retinitis pigmentosa gene—who otherwise show no symptoms—could have visual side effects while using Viagra®, according to a study in mice.
‘Virological Penicillin’ Found In Chinese Traditional Medicine
Researchers have isolated the first compound that can directly act on viral infectious agents, an miRNA found in honeysuckle used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Mini Raman Lasers Detect Single Nanoparticles
Using whispering gallery mode microcavities, scientists have developed a highly sensitive method of detecting single nanoparticles in real time.
Taking AIM At Liver Cancer
Scientists have found that the protein AIM stops liver cancer in its tracks in mice, suggesting a possible treatment for human patients.
2-In-1 Motors Boost Electric Vehicle Range
By combining the traditional motor with the air-conditioning compressor, researchers have increased the range of electric vehicles by 15 to 20 percent.
Past Sexual Partners Can Influence Offspring’s Traits
A study in flies has shown that semen from a previous sexual partner can affect the size of the offspring with a subsequent mate.