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7 Must-Read Stories In November 2015
Plant and fungal biology were among the popular topics in November, with stories on gene editing and the sequencing of the dandruff-causing Malassezia.
Live Fast, Die Later?
A study in roundworms has shown that speed of movement could be a useful predictor of longevity.
Gene Editing Plants Without DNA
Researchers have developed a method to edit the genome of plants without the introduction of foreign DNA, possibly circumventing objections to genetically modified organisms.
RNA’s Role In The Health Of Stem Cells
By conducting an RNAi screen, researchers have uncovered the RNA binding proteins that regulate stemness in embryonic stem cells.
Gene Suppression Makes Memories
Gene repression, rather than the previously assumed protein translation, could play an important role in memory and learning, scientists say.
New 2D Transistor Material Made Using Precision Lasers
With the help of laser patterning, pure dual-phased molybdenum ditelluride can now be fabricated for next-generation 2D transistors.
Capturing Vesicles In The Act Of Fusion
Thanks to a pumpkin-shaped molecule, scientists can now observe the process of vesicle fusion in real time.
Precise, Reversible Control Of Calcium Flux
By combining optogenetics with the Ca2+ sensor STIM1, scientists now have unprecedented control over Ca2+ influx into a cell in vitro and in vivo.
7 Must-Read Stories In August 2015
In our August 2015 roundup, read all about the latest in CRISPR and cell reprogramming, parasitic wasps and how to found a medical school.
