IN THE LAB
Researchers Synthesize Large Diamond-Shaped Silver Nanoclusters
Chinese scientists have synthesized and characterized two previously unknown large silver nanoclusters.
Introducing iCas, A Protein That Enables Precise Gene Editing
Researchers have developed a protein that gives tighter control over where and when DNA editing takes place, and can be switched on and off repeatedly.
Gravitational Waves Triggered 10m Years Earlier Than Thought
According to supercomputer simulations, a collision of two galaxies triggers gravitational waves about ten million years after—a much faster process than previously assumed.
Like Kites, Messenger Molecules Need Tails To Function
In biological cells, messenger molecules called mRNA behave similar to kites, requiring a tail for stability.
Scientists Zoom Into Tooth Decay At The Nanoscale
The research has resulted in the first-ever three-dimensional map showing the positions of magnesium ions critical in the tooth decay process.
The Traffic System Within Living Cells: Chance Or Design?
Scientists' simulations have shown that the complex compartments and traffic systems within cells could arise randomly in 25 percent of cases.
How To Increase Rice Yield? Make Stronger Hybrids
Using large-scale genomic mapping, researchers have analyzed over 10,000 rice lines to explore how cross-breeding produces better rice crops and higher yields.
Scientists Discover Atomic Structure Of Unusual Human Aichi Virus
The human aichi virus is a rather unusual but poorly characterized picornavirus that is very common and can cause severe gastroenteritis in children.
Growing Nanowires From Alzheimer-Causing Amyloid Peptides
Researchers in Japan have developed a versatile method to form nanowires based on amyloid peptides, the causative molecule for Alzheimer’s disease.
