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Thin Wins When It Comes To Superconductors
Scientists have increased the critical temperature of iron chalcogenide by 1.5 times by fabricating it in thin films.
Master Regulator Of Chromosomal Segregation Identified
The identity of the evolutionarily conserved meiosis regulator Meikin could advance treatments for fertility or Down's syndrome.
Controlling Gene Expression With Light
Scientists can now control the expression of multiple genes simply by using light.
Seeing The World Through Dinosaur Eyes
Land and aquatic dinosaurs share similar eye structures, suggesting that eye modifications were not critical adaptations for life underwater.
The Alzheimers Enzyme’s “Chopstick Capture” Approach
The enzyme responsible for forming amyloid-β plaques recognizes its substrates with two regions that act like a pair of chopsticks, study says.
TLR9: Two Rings To Bind Them?
The structure of TLR9 could lead to the design of new drugs targeting this important immune receptor.
How Peptide Binding Influences Autoimmunity
Smaller peptides that are not anchored to the MHC molecule could potentially cause autoimmunity by activating self-reactive T-cells.
The Master Switch Controlling Plant Growth
The discovery of the protein BSS1 could lead to improved control over crop growth via the brassinosteroid signalling pathway.
For Precision, Two Clocks Are Better Than One
The optical lattice clocks use lasers to create "egg box" structures that contain single atoms, leading to unprecedented precision.
