By manipulating highly specific gene-regulating molecules called microRNAs, scientists have succeeded in singling out and…
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Move Over, Silicon: Advances Pave Way For Powerful Carbon-based Electronics
Bypassing decades-old conventions in making computer chips, engineers developed a novel way to replace silicon…
Simple Push Filling Wins Crown In Battle Against Tooth Decay
A simple technique using a preformed crown offers an improved and effective method to fight…
New Gene Prediction Method Capitalizes On Multiple Genomes
Scientists report a new approach to computationally predicting the locations and structures of protein-coding genes…
Why Do People Support Underdogs And Find Them So Appealing?
Do people root for the clear winner or the underdog when they watch competitions? Recent…
Robotic Device Appears Useful For Surgical Removal Of Cancer Involving The Tonsils
A new robotic surgery technique appears promising for the removal of cancer involving the tonsil…
New Neuroimaging Study Identifies ‘Brain Signature’ For Cigarette Cravings
A new brain imaging study shows that cigarette cravings in smokers who are deprived of…
Why Diving Marine Mammals Resist Brain Damage From Low Oxygen
No human can survive longer than a few minutes underwater, and even a well-trained Olympic…
Researchers Train The Immune System To Deliver Virus That Destroys Cancer In Lab Models
Scientists have designed a technique that uses the body’s own cells and a virus to…