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One Synthetic Molecule, Two Doorways Into The Cell
Using a rhodium cuboctahedron, researchers have built a synthetic ion channel that could be used to regulate the movement of molecules across the cell membrane.
Smoothing Out The Rough Edges Of 3D Printed Objects
Researchers have developed a surface finishing process for 3D printed objects that combines better quality with low cost and less waste.
How Piles Of Pebbles Grow On An Asteroid
A new study shows how small pebbles hitting the surface of the asteroid Itokawa rebound from boulders but sink into pebble-rich regions.
Asians With Type 2 Diabetes At Greater Risk Of Cancer
Researchers have found that type 2 diabetes is linked with a 26 percent increase in the risk of death from cancer in Asians.
NTU Singapore Collaborates With Chinese & Japanese Institutions
NTU Singapore partners with University of Chinese Academy of Sciences for artificial intelligence research and Japan's RIKEN for human biology studies.
Sieving Out MicroRNAs In A Matter Of Milliseconds
Scientists in Japan have developed a nanobiodevice that can separate microRNAs from DNA in the fraction of a second.
The Healing Hug Of A Nanofiber Mesh
Researchers have developed a soft, biodegradable mesh that can release vitamin B12 at the site of injury to help nerves to regenerate and restore their function.
Fast-Setting Hydrogel Helps Re-Attach Rabbit Retinas (VIDEO)
Scientists have developed a quick-setting hydrogel that could replace vitreous and other soft tissues.
Alternatively Spliced Variants Linked To Schizophrenia
Researchers have identified splicing quantitative trait loci in the human brain that may be associated with mental disorders such as schizophrenia.
