Real webshooters? Synthetic spider silk spun from artificial gland
Scientists create a microfluidic device that spins artificial spider silk from spidroins proteins, duplicating silk’s complex molecular structure.
Jan 23
Scientists create a microfluidic device that spins artificial spider silk from spidroins proteins, duplicating silk’s complex molecular structure.
Jan 15
Omics Omics Omics: Analysis predicts ovarian cancer-treating drug
Multi-omics analysis prediction: drugs that inhibit Ras signaling will help prevent tumor formation in serous ovarian cancer.
Dec 27
First hydride-ion battery that works at room temperature
Researchers develop a new solid electrolyte that can conduct hydride ions, thus allowing better hydrogen-based batteries and fuel cells.
Nov 10
Plants to the rescue: cleaning up our dirty soil
A brief review of phytoremediation and research into how plants can be used to clean the environment.
Sep 20
Laser melting ice-core sampler for studying climate change
This laser melting ice core sampler can determine temperature changes thousands of years ago on very fine timescale.
Aug 31
Gut bacteria reduces insulin resistance, protects against diabetes
Scientists discover gut bacteria that reduce insulin resistance in your body and sugar in your poo.
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