A virus-based treatment for stroke rebuilds neural connections and vascular networks in the brain.
Autoimmune diseases captured in a library of genetic markers
An extensive library of over one million cells could pave the way for new and repurposed treatments for a number of autoimmune diseases.
Decoy particles trick SARS-CoV-2
Using nanoparticles fitted with ACE2 receptors, researchers hope to lure SARS-CoV-2 away from healthy cells to inhibit the virus and treat infection.
Oded Rechavi: “Do anything in your own style, the way you want to do it”
Neurobiologist Oded Rechavi investigates epigenetics, a curative use for brain parasites, and helped piece together the Dead Sea Scrolls using DNA.
Emmett Chappelle, lighting up biology
Biochemist and astrobiologist Emmett Chappelle created a simple means of identifying life and opened a new world for fluorescence testing.
3D laser printing inside synthetic cells
3D-printed structures can be built inside synthetic cells without opening or damaging them.
Pioneers in Science: Millie Dresselhaus
The “Queen of Carbon” made her mark on solid state physics, but no less important is the impact she had as an inclusive and inspirational teacher.
Conducting polymers go viral
Researchers have used helical virus particles as chiral templates for growing polymers with magnetic properties.
Accessing forbidden colors using “twisted” nanoparticles
Scientists have found a way to reveal forbidden colors of light through a new physical effect.
Canan Dağdeviren: “Follow your dream because life is too short to follow someone else’s”
Bioengineer Canan Dağdeviren is living her dream, decoding physical patterns of the human body in order to diagnose and cure diseases.