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How Cells Change Their Fate
A systems biology approach has identified the key regulators of cell fate determination in heart cells.
Snail Venom: A Sting In The Tail Of Cancer & Addiction
Cone snail toxins which selectively activate a specific nicotinic acetylcholine receptor could potentially treat lung cancer and nicotine addiction.
Xinjiang’s Diverse Seed Beetles
Researchers have discovered 19 different species of seed beetle in Xinjiang, China, including four that were not previously associated with the region.
Greener Nylon Production On The Cards
Researchers have developed a low energy method for producing nylon that generates fewer greenhouse gases.
Nakamura & Akasaki Awarded 2015 Draper Prize
Five pioneering LED researchers have been awarded the Draper Prize for Engineering awarded by the American National Academy of Engineering.
Capturing CTCs With A Nanotech “Espresso Machine”
By raising and lowering the temperature, researchers have made the isolation of circulating tumor cells more efficient.
A Quantum Leap For Hard Drives
The ability to store information for as long as six hours could change the approach to developing quantum communication systems.
“Selfish” Gut Bacteria Steal From Yeast
Feeding the beneficial gut bacteria Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron could help alleviate inflammatory bowel disease.
Climate Change Threatens India’s Native Plants
Even moderate climate change could have an impact on the native biodiversity of India, home to 11 percent of the world's flora.
