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7 Must-Read Stories In August 2015
In our August 2015 roundup, read all about the latest in CRISPR and cell reprogramming, parasitic wasps and how to found a medical school.
Longevity: What’s RNA Got To Do With It?
A genetic screen has revealed that genes involved in RNA homeostasis also play a part in aging and longevity.
Tiny Snail Sheds Light On Subterranean Diversity In Eurasia
A snail discovered in the Nodong cave in South Korea provides a glimpse into the ancient subterranean biodiversity in the region.
A Brain-Controlled Exoskeleton Could Help The Disabled Walk Again
Researchers have built a brain-computer interface system that allows users to direct a walking aid simply by using their eyes.
Black Phosphorus Made More Tunable Than Graphene
A research team from South Korea develops black phosphorous, which has better semiconducting properties compared to graphene.
Fiber-Like Polymer LEDs Developed
Dip coating could help make wearable polymer LEDs much cheaper to manufacture, scientists say.
Making DNA Detection Cheaper & More Flexible
Aptamer-based DNA detection could make it easier and cheaper to diagnose disease, scientists say.
Infection Found To Increase Antibiotic-Induced Hearing Loss
An ongoing bacterial infection drives the uptake of antibiotics into the cells of the inner ear, increasing the likelihood of hearing-loss.
Black Phosphorus For Tunable Transistors
By tweaking the thickness of black phosphorus or its contact metal, researchers can modify its semiconducting properties without doping.
