institute for basic science
A Hydrogel That Says NO To Arthritis
Scientists have developed a hydrogel that could be used to absorb extra fluids in swelling joints and release drugs to treat arthritis.
Detecting Amphetamines On The Spot
Scientists in Korea have developed a fast, sensitive and portable sensor for on-site detection of amphetamines in urine.
Watching The Dance Of Molecules In Real Time
Using tiny and thin-walled graphene pockets to contain molecules of interest, scientists in Korea have visualized the molecular motion of polymers in real time.
Going 2D To Keep Chips Shrinking
By using a single material that can act as both a metal and a semiconductor, scientists in Korea have produced the first 2D field-electric transistor.
The Science Of Sprouting New Blood Vessels
Biologists have discovered a key regulator of blood vessel formation in both normal and cancerous cells.
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.
Growing Nearly Perfect Graphene At Scale
Using copper foils as a substrate for carbon deposition, scientists in Korea and China have devised an inexpensive technique to grow large graphene sheets
Immune Cells In A Tug Of War For Survival
To survive and maintain immune memory, T-cells need to compete with innate lymphoid cells for a key protein called IL-7.
Nanoparticles Seal Wounds And Show Up In Scans
Scientists have developed a surgical glue that is both adherent and visible in ultrasound and other common imaging techniques.
