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Making Sense Of SNPs With The Japonica Array
Developed from samples from the Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, the Japonica array is the first SNP array optimized for the Japanese population.
Coming Soon: Origami-Engineered Structures
Researchers have designed origami-inspired structures that are flexible and yet strong and sturdy.
Of Couch Potatoes And Pulmonary Embolism
Watching five hours of TV per day is linked to a two-fold increased risk of developing pulmonary embolism, say scientists.
How Virus-Infected Cells Decide Whether To Fight Or Die
To die or not to die? Scientists have identified the genes involved in the decision to fight or commit suicide in cells infected with influenza viruses.
Where Did Saturn’s F Ring And Shepherd Satellites Come From?
Using computer simulations, scientists have found that collision of satellites drove the formation of Saturn's F ring and shepherd satellites.
Get A Single Cell’s Metabolome In Minutes
Using single cell mass spectrometry, scientists now can sneak a peek at the molecular profile of individual plant cells.
A Fail-Safe Suicide Switch For iPSC Cancer Therapy
By introducing the suicide gene iCaspase-9 into induced pluripotent stem cells, scientists are now able to prevent the formation of tumors should the cells go rogue.
A Symmetrical Solution For Better Batteries
Scientists have designed a symmetrical sodium battery that has a high voltage and long lifespan, advancing the storage of green energy sources.
Starving Cancer Stem Cells To Stop Cancer
Depriving cancer stem cells of specific peptides could be one way to prevent leukemia from recurring, scientists say.
