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The Genetic Blueprint For Cartilage Formation
The protein Sox9 can directly regulate the transcription of cartilage-related genes and indirectly promote cartilage formation via basal transcription.
Elastic Conductive Ink For Textiles Developed
A self-assembling conductive ink that can be printed onto textiles could enable the development of new wearable devices.
The Blind Spot Can Sense Light After All
Although not involved in vision, light on the eye's blind spot can influence the pupillary light reflex.
7 Must-Read Stories In June 2015
From Singapore's top science movers and shakers to her young, rising scientists, here are some of our most popular articles from the month of June.
How Proteases Train T-Cells
Protein cutting enzymes only found in the thymus preferentially generate peptides that lead to the positive selection and subsequent differentiation of T-cells.
Monstrous Galaxy At Edge of The Universe Detailed
Scientists have worked out how to use gravity as a lens, bringing a huge galaxy at the edge of the universe into focus.
Hunting For The Structural Origins Of Supercooled Liquids
Despite its current popularity, the point-to-set measurement of static correlation may not be sufficient to explain the mechanics of supercooling, scientists say.
Striped Battery Structure Key To Quick Charging Time
A striped arrangement of dense and loosely packed electrons helps stabilize batteries in the intermediate state, allowing rapid charging.
A TOAD That Might Finally Find Magnetoreceptors
Using a technique known as transient optical absorption detection (TOAD), scientists now have a tool sensitive enough to locate the structures animals use to sense magnetic fields
