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Sydney Brenner, ‘father of the worm’ and decoder of DNA, dies at 92

Known for his sharp wit, visionary thinking and versatility, Brenner made many seminal contributions to molecular biology over the course of a seven-decade career.

Maximizing Superconducting Critical Temperature

Researchers describe a new state of matter that could lead to high temperature superconductors.

Snails, Mussels And Squids Guide Production of Novel Biomaterials

A wide range of biologically inspired materials may now be possible by combining protein studies, materials science and RNA sequencing.