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A Device To Form Nerve Bundles In 3D
Scientists have created a device that allows the formation of three-dimensional nerve bundles for drug discovery and the study of neurodegenerative diseases.
Seeing The Atomic World In Full Color
By augmenting atomic force microscopy, scientists are now able to view surfaces at the atomic scale in full color.
The Tug-of-War In Skeletal Muscles
Scientists have discovered that the skeletal muscle protein myosin responds to force by acting collectively to generate a load.
Scientists Create Amoeba-Like Polymers In The Lab
Amoeba-like fluids that can spontaneously switch between gel and sol states may one day be used to make soft machines.
Pandemic Potential Of Avian Flu On The Rise
Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu may be passed on to humans more easily and have greater pandemic potential.
How ‘Hokusai Blue’ Helps Remove Radioactive Materials
Ancient art has inspired scientists to create cesium-adsorbing sponges that can help clean up radioactive waste.
Artificial Catalysts For Epigenetics Without Enzymes
Scientists in Japan have performed DNA acetylation in living cells using chemical catalysts instead of biological enzymes.
Asia’s Universities Inching Their Way Up
While Western countries continue to dominate the world ranking of universities, Asia is becoming increasingly visible.
How Good Gut Bacteria Break Down Sugar
Scientists have identified a unique metal ion-containing domain within the three-dimensional structure of an enzyme that gut bacteria use to break down sugars.
