Yu Min – Asian Scientist Magazine

The Future Of Electronics Is Flexible

Researchers have developed a new type of organic semiconductor that is both efficient and stable—ideal for next-generation flexible electronics.

In the Lab

Virus Structure Reveals Zika’s Unusual Heat Resistance

The Zika virus is stable even at 40°C, possibly explaining why high fevers do not rid the body of the infection.

Technology

Nanomagnetic Holograms For Glasses-Free 3D Viewing

Using nanomagnets, researchers have developed a holographic display system that has nano-sized pixels and can be viewed over a wide angle.

In the Lab

Recipe For Making Batteries: Add A Dash Of Salt

Researchers have found that using salt crystals as a template to grow thin sheets of conductive metal oxides make the materials turn out larger and more chemically pure.

Technology

Simple Paper-Based Test Could Help Prevent Food Poisoning

Researchers have developed a paper-based test that can detect food-borne pathogens within a few minutes.

In the Lab

Leukemia Drug Could Treat Type 2 Diabetes

A drug currently used for leukemia has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity while causing less side effects than other drugs.

In the Lab

Mini-Pig Study: Inflammation May Drive Diabetic Kidney Injury

A study in pigs has uncovered the mechanistic link between diet, diabetes and kidney failure.

In the Lab

Last Alkane Standing Finally Yields Its Bonds

A powerful combination of computational and experimental chemistry has yielded a catalyst which can break the extremely strong bonds of methane.

In the Lab

Turning Gut Bacteria Into Bioplastic Factories

E. coli, a common gut bacteria, can be engineered to produce biodegradable polymers for use in surgical sutures, among other applications.

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