A team of scientists has developed a method to create structures whose building blocks are…
Month: June 2017
Faster performance evaluation of ‘super graphs’
A more nimble computer-based model has been developed that quickly analyzes the performance of super…
Viral vectors for gene transfer travel longer distances in the brain than thought
Gene transfer with laboratory-produced viruses is seen as a hopeful therapy for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s…
Distant brain regions selectively recruit stem cells
Stem cells persist in the adult mammalian brain and generate new neurons throughout life. A…
Gout hospitalization exacerbated by failure to prescribe recommended urate-lowering treatment
An increasing incidence of hospitalization due to gout has been witnessed over the last decade,…
Scientists solve 30-year old mystery on how resistance genes spread
For more than 30 years, scientists have proposed that resistance genes actually originate from the…
New approach to unlock the genetic potential of plant cell wall
Researchers have unlocked the genetic secrets of plant cell walls, which could help improve the…
Manipulating mosquitoes with light
Exposure to just 10 minutes of light at night suppresses biting and manipulates flight behavior…
Augmented reality system to help medical professionals
A mixed reality system that allows medical practitioners to view and interact with virtual replicas…
Bacteria free themselves with molecular ‘speargun’
Many bacteria are armed with nano-spearguns, which they use to combat unwelcome competitors or knockout…