IN THE LAB
A Gold-Laced Protein Cage For Drug Delivery
By including gold atoms in the fabrication process, researchers in Japan and Poland have created nano-sized protein cages with ‘impossible’ geometries.
Soaking Up Pharmaceuticals And Cosmetics In Water
A research group in China has developed a membrane that can remove pharmaceuticals and personal care products from water.
Serotonin Crucial For Energy Production In Neurons
Scientists in India have found that serotonin triggers the generation of mitochondria in neurons.
A Tool For Rapid Diagnosis Of Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers in Japan have developed a fast, accurate and fully automated device that can measure the extent of α-synuclein aggregation in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Parkinson's disease.
Graphene Gives Semiconductors A Boost
Scientists in South Korea have combined graphene with amorphous carbon to increase its signal transmission efficiency and stability for use in semiconductor devices.
Helping Preemies Breathe Freely
Scientists in China have found that a noninvasive strategy of ventilation resulted in better outcomes for preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome.
Star With Unusual Chemistry Came From Out Of Town
Using the Subaru Telescope, astronomers have confirmed the existence of a star that may have originated in a dwarf galaxy that has since merged with the Milky Way.
3D Printing ‘Paper Organs’
Researchers from China and the US have 3D printed cellulose to create scaffolds that could be used to generate tissue models for drug screening.
Nanozyme Mimics Natural Peroxidase Activity
By doping graphene with nitrogen and boron, scientists in South Korea have create enzyme-like nanomaterials that could be used in bioassays.
