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A Superconducting Graphene Sandwich
Calcium atoms sandwiched between two layers of graphene form an ultrathin superconductor that might one day be used in high-speed nanoelectronics.
Honing The (Cancer) Killer Instinct Of iNKT Cells
Reprogramming invariant natural killer T cells in the lab increases their potency and helps them seek out and kill cancer cells.
The Spooky Protein That Regulates Gene Expression In Flies
Insects need carefully controlled amounts of steroid hormone to molt, and the “Ouija Board” protein plays an important role in this process.
Mathematical Model Helps To ‘Tune’ Gene Expression
Thanks to this mathematical model, researchers can now reliably predict how multiple transcription factors will act together to regulate gene expression.
Materials Scientist Awarded 2016 Japan Prize
Professor Hideo Hosono, who developed transistors for energy-saving LCD displays, has been recognized for his groundbreaking work with the 2016 Japan Prize.
Gene Modification Linked To DNA Repair
The 5hmC epigenetic modification could be used as a marker of DNA damage in detecting cancers, researchers say.
Brain Machine Interfaces Go Wireless
By eliminating the need for wires going through the brain, wireless brain machine interfaces reduce the risk of infections.
The ‘Smooth Operators’ In Fish Hearts
Researchers have discovered a gene that has played a key role in the evolution of bony fish, helping them to adapt their hearts to aquatic environments.
Babies Can Categorize Colors Before Learning What They’re Called
Researchers have found that babies can differentiate between color categories even before learning language.
