IN THE LAB
Ooh, Wavy! These Soft Microbots Move Like Cilia
Big Hero 6's Hiro will be jealous. Korean researchers have developed microbots that can mimic the fluid movement of cilia.
Air Pollution In East Asia Driven By Western Consumption: Study
Air pollution in East Asia is heavily influenced by consumption in the developed countries of Western Europe and North America, according to a study.
How Refreshing! Mintbody Probe Detects Protein Methylation
The antibody probe can be used to overcome the current challenges of visualizing and tracking histone modifications directly in living cells.
‘Smashing’ Buckyballs With Light Makes A Whole New Crystal
For the first time, X-ray light has effectively created a new type of crystal phase for crystals called buckyballs, according to a new study.
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.
