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Genetic Signature To Test For Childhood TB
Scientists hope that with a better method for diagnosing TB in children, the disease will be caught at an earlier stage and damage will be reduced.
Overcoming Evaporation For Miniaturization
By using non-volatile ionic solvents, scientists have circumvented one of the major obstacles to lab-on-a-chip miniaturization.
Brain-Like Cells From Teeth
By growing them in an environment that favored the development of brain cells, scientists have coaxed dental pulp stem cells into neuron-like cells.
Bake Your Own Droplet Lens
Turn your smartphone into a microscope that has 160 times magnifying power with a cheap, do-it-yourself lens.
Probing The Sound Of A Quantum Dot
Scientists have found out how to manipulate sound waves in quantum dots, paving the way for quantum computers in the future.
Where Did The Y Chromosome Come From?
By tracing the evolution of genes on the Y chromosome, scientists hope to understand how genes control sex determination.
Bionic Ear Delivers Gene Therapy
Scientists have designed a cochlear implant that not only improves hearing, but could also deliver genes to enhance long term hearing quality.
How Fear Modifies Genes
Scientists have found a genetic modification associated with the control of the fear response.
Health Check: Should You Go For One?
Some companies may require employees to go for annual health checks, but is this practice justified? Professor Chris Del Mar discusses.
