A new statistical method could help to clarify the function of unknown genes. A research…
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3D ‘nanobridges’ formed using electron beam writing with tiny jets of liquid precursor
Researchers have demonstrated a new process for rapidly fabricating complex three-dimensional nanostructures from a variety…
Dietary cocoa flavanols improve blood vessel function in patients with kidney dysfunction
Individuals with failing kidneys are at increased risk of developing heart problems, and they’re more…
Nutritional vitamin D supplements do not help treat anemia in dialysis patients
Vitamin D2 supplements taken for 6 months did not reduce dialysis patients’ need for anemia…
Surfing DNA: Enzyme catches a ride to fight infection
An enzyme crucial to keeping our immune system healthy “surfs” along the strands of DNA…
‘Virtual fossil’ reveals last common ancestor of humans and Neanderthals
New digital techniques have allowed researchers to predict structural evolution of the skull in the…
Darwin’s finches may face extinction
Mathematical simulations show parasitic flies may spell extinction for Darwin’s finches in the Galapagos Islands,…
Kestrel inspires unpowered, autonomous glider to climb higher
Researchers have drawn inspiration from the way kestrels hover above their prey to develop an…
Encryption technologies for the era of quantum computers: Effective protection for microdevices
Engineers have developed encryption technologies for practical applications to protect microdevices from hacker attacks conducted…
Satellites find sustainable energy in cities
Underground heat islands in cities have an enormous geothermal potential. Warm groundwater can be used…