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Slipping Through Tribology’s Past, And A Pinch Of The Future

The study of friction—tribology—is all the more important in our era of machination and automation.

How Unfussy Eaters Are Saving The World

Thanks to its feeding habits, the oriental latrine fly could just play a major role in food and environmental sustainability.

Longevity: What’s RNA Got To Do With It?

A genetic screen has revealed that genes involved in RNA homeostasis also play a part in aging and longevity.

The World’s Most Powerful Laser Is 2,000 Trillion Watts – But What’s It For?

Scientists are harnessing the tremendous power of LFEX for outer space simulation experiments, clean energy production and medical applications.

High Salt Diet Aggravates Immune Responses

Study says that a high salt diet activates immune cells known as macrophages, possibly causing type 2 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.

Life Goes On For Queenless Bees

What happens when queenless bees have to forage for food and produce new bees at the same time? Researchers find that they adapt and change with their environment.

Immune Cell Attack Caught In Action

Using two-photon imaging, researchers have successfully imaged a living tissue's immune response against herpes simplex virus.

Two Regional Listees Make The MIT TR35 Global List

Benjamin Tee and Rikki Muller have been named global finalists of the MIT Tech Review's ‘35 Innovators Under 35’ list.

Yao Yihong Appointed CBMG CSO

Dr. Yao Yihong has been appointed as CBMG's chief scientific officer to lead research programs in immuno-oncology and autoimmune/inflammatory diseases.