The blend of bacteria in the digestive tract of metastatic melanoma patients is associated with…
Month: June 2017
First-of-its-kind test for HDL cholesterol function could transform the way healthcare providers predict your risk for heart disease
A new test could improve diagnosis and treatment of heart disease by measuring how effectively…
Small group of cells within a plant embryo operate in similar way to the human brain
A new study has revealed a group of cells that function as a ‘brain’ for…
History of ancient geometry diagrams
A Classics student is trying to reconstruct the history of geometrical and mathematical diagrams by…
Seeing the invisible with a graphene-CMOS integrated device
Researchers integrate graphene and quantum dots with CMOS technology to create an array of photodetectors,…
Two-part system turns stem cells into whatever you want
Whether using embryonic or adult stem cells, coercing these master cells to convert to the…
Electrocatalyst nanostructures key to improved fuel cells, electrolyzers
Scientists’ simulations have unraveled the mystery of a new electrocatalyst that may solve a significant…
Increased number of female engineers in managerial roles brings unintended consequences
Increased female representation in the managerial ranks of engineering organizations may add another layer of…
What caused the most toxic algal bloom ever observed in Monterey Bay?
In spring 2015, the West Coast of North America experienced one of the most toxic…
Tactile sensor gives robots new capabilities
Eight years ago, researchers unveiled a new sensor technology, called GelSight, that uses physical contact…