A newly discovered class of fundamental bonding interactions is changing our understanding of chemistry.
Pioneers in Science: Hermann Staudinger
A century on from his groundbreaking paper on polymerization, Advanced Science News takes a look at the life and work of Nobel Laureate, Hermann Staudinger.
New smart fabrics from bioactive inks monitor body and environment
Bioactive inks printed on wearable textiles can map conditions over the entire surface of the body, including possible pathogens.
Quantum computers will help us explore life, design new drugs, and more
New quantum algorithms will have dramatic impact in computational molecular biology and bioinformatics and promise to impact a number of life science applications.
Scientists aim gene-targeting breakthrough against COVID-19
Lipitoids, which self-assemble with DNA and RNA, could serve as cellular delivery systems for antiviral therapies that prevent COVID-19 and other coronavirus infections.
Why do some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of smell?
A new study explores how SARS-CoV-2 damages cells in the nasal cavity, altering infected individuals’ sense of smell.
Conserved elements in viral genomes may provide targets for broad-spectrum drugs
RNA elements that are found in the genomes of numerous representatives within the same virus family provide new opportunities to expand the repertoire of targets for the development of antiviral therapy.
Zapping antibiotics back into action
A team of researchers overcomes antibiotic resistance in MRSA by combining antibiotics with irradiation.
Computer modeling reveals details of how cells fix damage to our DNA
Computer modeling decodes the chemistry carried out by complex DNA repair enzymes to remove DNA damage caused by environmental exposure.
Biological codes transmitted in small packages
Exploring advances in extracellular vesicles research made in the last ten-years and how its leading to better clinical applications.