RNA thermometers help regulate bacterial infection and targeting them might be a way toward fighting antibiotic resistance.
Victoria Corless
Science enthusiast, writer and editor for Advanced Science News.
After completing a Ph.D. in chemistry, Victoria worked as freelance science communicator and medical writer before joining ASN.
What can AI tell us about the early universe?
Using an artificial neural network and AI, researchers are developing a powerful computational tool to model particle physics following the Big Bang.
Human spinal cord implant helps mice walk again
A new spinal cord implant was used to heal a severed spine, offering hope that these types of injuries can one day become treatable.
Stable qubits for more compact quantum computers
A new endeavor explores the idea of topological qubits that are easy to engineer for error-free quantum computing.
Detecting tuberculosis outside the lungs
A new fluorescent probe for detecting tuberculosis can now identify disease-causing bacteria in extra-pulmonary tissue for better diagnosis.
Solar cells created with a single sheet of paper
A new ink deposition method simplifies a complicated process for creating efficient perovskite solar cells.
Microrobots that can grow their own bones
A new material gives way to simple microrobots that take advantage of mineralization processes in the body to help in bone repair.
Intestinal patch delivered by wireless capsule
A magnetic, drug-delivering capsule precisely navigates the GI tract to heal gastrointestinal disease and injury.
Monitoring intra-abdominal pressure with new radar system
A non-invasive means of monitoring intra-abdominal pressure using a wireless radar system could save lives in the ICU.
A sprayable chemical sensor for better environmental monitoring
An innovative chemical sensor design could make environmental monitoring in the field more efficient and effective.