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Chimps Can Play Rock-Paper-Scissors

Using the rock-paper-scissors game, scientists in Japan and China have shown that chimpanzees can learn simple circular relationships.

Social Amoeba Calculate To Communicate

Slime mold can ‘calculate’ the fold-change of signaling molecules, an ability that helps it behave like a multicellular organism.

CRISPR Used To Edit Genes In Human Embryos

CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing cut the diseased gene in all embryos tested and did not cause genetic mosaicism, researchers report.

Dengue’s Spread In Asia Linked To Air Travel

Examining data from Asia over 59 years beginning in 1956, scientists in China show that air traffic is associated with the spread of the dengue virus across Asia.

A Wearable That’s Barely There

This breathable electronic sensor was so comfortable that subjects would forget that they were wearing it.

Identifiable Human DNA Recovered From Mosquitoes

Human blood extracted from mosquitoes can be used for DNA analysis up to two days after feeding.

Designing Artificial Ion Channels

Researchers in South Korea have developed artificial ion channels that can transfer iodide ions 60 times more efficiently than chloride ions.

3D Artificial Skin Used To Treat Spina Bifida In Rats

Scientists have used artificial skin grafts grown from induced pluripotent stem cells to cover the developing spines of rat fetuses while still in the womb.

Using Holographs To Move & Bend Cells At Will

Researchers in South Korea have used laser holography to control the movement of irregularly shaped microscopic objects including red blood cells.