Tsetse flies, which miraculously birth young bigger than the mother, show us what science is about.
Searching databases without a processor
A new computing paradigm could help us to overcome a key performance bottleneck to improve our ability to query large data bases.
Mimicking mechanical properties of tissues to shed light on cancer cell behavior and migration
Researchers engineer a hydrogel that recapitulates biophysical changes in the tissues surrounding tumors to investigate how stiffness impacts the mobility of invasive and non-invasive cancer cells.
Pioneers in Science: June Almeida
No formal scientific education, a single mother, author of 103 scientific papers, the first person to see a corona virus, June Almeida was a tour de force.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine shows immune response in elderly patients
A small trial indicates that Moderna’s experimental SARS-CoV-2 vaccine is effective and safe in older adults, a population group most vulnerable to severe COVID-19.
A plant to help the planet: A strong, tough, and scalable material from fast-growing bamboo
Lightweight but tough, bamboo is the hope for a more sustainable life and future for our planet.
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Lighting up the subcellular environment
Light-activated proteins enable scientists to study and engineer subcellular structures for research and biotechnological applications.
Treating tracheal defects using flexible polymeric biomaterials
Damaged trachea can now be regenerated and customized with the help of engineered biomaterials, replacing the need for prosthesis.
Syringe technology could enable injection of concentrated biologic drugs
Researchers have designed a simple, low-cost device for subcutaneous injection of viscous formulations.