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Repulsive Hydrogels Could Cut Friction
By tapping on repulsive rather than the usual attractive forces, materials scientists have created a hydrogel with unusual properties.
Predicting Antibiotic Resistance
By analyzing gene expression patterns, scientists have developed a way to predict the development of antibiotic resistance.
RIKEN & U Hasanuddin To Collaborate On Rice Research
The MoU between the RIKEN Nishina Center and Universitas Hasanuddin will focus on developing new breeds of Indonesian rice.
Optogenetics Reveals Memory Formation Clues
Understanding the formation of fearful memories could lead to better treatments for conditions such as anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2014
Monkeys, mice and koala bears, oh my! Check out these cool stories featured in November.
Adaptability, The Achilles Heel Of Gut Bacteria
The ability to switch between oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor environments could also be the downfall of gut bacteria.
A Greasy Way To Take Better Protein Snapshots
Scientists in Japan have come up with a greasy method to study the 3D structure of molecules that are difficult to crystallize.
Images Of Transparent Mice
The ability to see through the normally colored tissue of mice gives scientists unprecedented insight into the inner workings of the body.
A New Angle On Infertility
Scientists have found that beta-catenin plays a role in fertility, affecting the structure of both male and female sexual organs.
