A new study could explain why DNA and not RNA, its older chemical cousin, is…
Category: Science
Swapping substrates improves edges of graphene nanoribbons
Miniscule ribbons of graphene are highly sought-after building blocks for semiconductor devices because of their…
Handheld device takes high-resolution images of children’s retinas
Engineers and physicians have developed a handheld device capable of capturing images of a retina…
Study examines symptom spikes in kids after concussion
Symptom exacerbations after concussion appeared to be common in a secondary analysis of a clinical…
High animal protein intake associated with higher, plant protein with lower mortality rate
The largest study to examine the effects of different sources of dietary protein found that…
New rare congenital heart disease disorders found in children
In one of the largest international genetic studies of congenital heart disease, researchers have discovered…
Novel study method identifies 15 genomic regions associated with depression
A genomic study using a novel method of enrolling participants has identified for the first…
FAMIN or feast? Newly discovered mechanism influences how immune cells ‘eat’ invaders
A new mechanism that affects how our immune cells perform — and hence their ability…
Mechanism for inducing memory B cell differentiation elucidated
Scientists have clarified the mechanism for inducing germinal-center B cells’ differentiation into memory B cells,…
First wave-propelled robot swims, crawls and climbs using a single, small motor
The first single actuator wave-like robot (SAW) has been developed. The 3D-printed robot can move…