Neurons in the brain that have been supplemented with a synthetic gene can be remotely…
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Giant step forward taken in generating optical qubits
The optical chip overcomes a number of obstacles in the development of quantum computers. A…
New imaging method makes gall bladder removals, other procedures more safe
Researchers have discovered an optimal way to image the bile ducts during gallbladder removal surgeries…
Improved measurements of Earth orientation, shape
NASA has demonstrated the success of advanced technology for making precise measurements of Earth’s orientation…
Colorectal cancer biomarker discovered, leading to potential personalized treatment
Researchers report that they have found markedly low levels of the protein NLRX1 in multiple…
Lead exposure changes gut microbiota, increases chance for obesity
Exposure to lead during early development can alter the the gut microbiota, increasing the chances…
New gene variants found in childhood body mass index
An international team of scientists has identified novel gene locations associated with childhood body mass…
‘Sticky waves: ‘ molecular interactions at the nanoscale
Like the gravitational forces that are responsible for the attraction between the Earth and the…
Conservation sea change
Beyond the breakers, the ocean is like the Wild West. While not completely lawless, its…
Down the rabbit hole: How electrons travel through exotic new material
Researchers have observed a bizarre behavior in a strange new crystal that could hold the…