A light-sensing protein from a salt-loving, sulfur-forming microbe has proved key to developing methods essential…
Month: January 2017
Ultrahigh sensitivity graphene infrared detectors for imaging and spectroscopy
Researcher have developed a novel graphene-based infrared (IR) detector demonstrating record high sensitivity for thermal…
Cell biology: New molecular details about protein sorting in the cell
The targeted incorporation of proteins into the membrane is a vital process for cell maintenance;…
Scientists show how cells communicate
Primary cilia are antenna-like structures that are present on the surface of most cells in…
Scientists step closer to developing new drug in fight against antimicrobial resistance
Scientists have for the first time determined the molecular structure of a new antibiotic which…
Paracetamol study could open door for way to treat liver damage
Scientists have shed light on how paracetamol can damage the liver, by harming vital structural…
Paper spotlights key flaw in widely used radioisotope dating technique
An oversight in a radioisotope dating technique used to date everything from meteorites to geologic…
Reversing the HIV epidemic: Europe needs to scale-up prevention, testing and treatment
Experts from across the European Union discuss how to reverse the HIV epidemic and how…
Spider silk demonstrates Spider man-like abilities
Spider silk offers new inspiration for developments in artificial muscle technology. The silk of the…
Females no longer neglected in obesity research
Scientists revise the typical use of male rats and point to sex-differences that can drastically…