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Magnets: The Fastest Photoswitching Proteins In The World

By electrostatically modifying an existing fungal photoreceptor, researchers have developed a photoswitch that responds in just seconds.

Add Nanotubes For Super Strong Silk

Adding carbon nanotubes to silk proteins can create silk fibers that are almost as strong as natural spider dragline silk.

Modi’s Health Agenda Fit To Walk Not Run

One year after his election as prime minister of India, how does Modi's record on public health stand?

Touchpoints Of The Chromosome Scaffold

Condensin, a protein complex that acts as a scaffold to protect DNA during cell division, also play a protective role in response to heat stress.

The Genetics Of Why Ovarian Cancer Treatments Fail

By using whole genome sequencing on 92 ovarian tumors, researchers have uncovered genes which confer resistance to chemotherapy.

Making Liquids Stay Right Where You Want Them

Additives and micro-contact printing could be used to reduce friction even in microelectromechanical systems, study says.

Haplotype Resolution Without References

Researchers have developed a method that can resolve haploid sequences without using a reference genome, paving the way for the assembly of more complex genomes.

Physicists Solve Quantum Tunneling Mystery

Supercomputer calculations have provided attosecond-scale calibrations that can serve as a good reference point for future experiments on protein folding or electronics.

Free Tool For Predicting R-Loops

Researchers have developed a tool that could accelerate R-loop detection and advance the emerging field of R-loop biology.