Researchers have created a new type of molecular motor made of DNA and demonstrated its…
Month: December 2013
Researchers develop advanced 3D ‘force microscope’
Researchers have developed a three-dimensional microscope that will yield unparalleled study of membrane proteins and…
Exposing the roots of the lithium battery problem
Researchers have discovered that the dendrite problem that can cause lithium-ion batteries to short-circuit, overheat…
Significant advance reported with genetically modified poplar trees
Forest geneticists have created genetically modified poplar trees that grow faster, have resistance to insect…
Study finds known lung cancer oncogenes also drive colorectal cancer
A study shows that ALK and ROS1 gene rearrangements known to drive subsets of lung…
Home-making post-disaster
When it comes time to rebuild, victims of home-destruction are often given only the bare…
New system of assessments needed when next generation science standards are implemented, report says
New types of assessments will be needed to measure student learning once the Next Generation…
Changes in proteins may predict ALS progression
Measuring changes in certain proteins — called biomarkers — in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…
Rainforest rodents risk their lives to eat
Hungry rodents that wake up early are much more likely to be eaten by ocelots…
Economic impact of oil and natural gas in West Texas
Development of oil and natural gas in a 16-county region of West Texas added more…