A new method with unprecedented resolution allows researchers to visualize dynamic and elusive mechanisms that underpin essential biological processes, such as cell division.
Russian COVID-19 vaccine shows 91.6% efficacy in phase 3 trial
Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine gives around 92% protection against COVID-19, results published in The Lancet reveal.
Never say never – Seeing the birth of a crystal
The genesis of a crystal was something we have imagined for centuries, and being able to watch it was like living in a dream.
Leaving no one behind: 21 conversations on designing education in AI and robotics
Building inclusive education systems will be key to ensuring no one is left behind and that advances in AI and robotics benefit everyone in society.
Digital CRISPR‐assisted assay for rapid detection of SARS‐CoV‐2
The first digital CRISPR/Cas‐assisted assay that can detect SARS‐CoV‐2 in under 30 minutes.
This month in pictures
From Trojan horses that help sneak therapeutics past the blood–brain barrier to advanced brain models built on microchips, we celebrate innovative science in breathtaking images.
Phages help reverse antibiotic resistance in dangerous superbug
Scientists investigated phages that can kill the world’s leading superbug, Acinetobacter baumannii, which is responsible for up to 20% of infections in intensive care units.
How do viruses protect their genetic information?
Researchers uncover the mystery of how viruses avoid encapsulating unwanted genetic material from the crowded cell cytoplasm.
Guideomics to live up to the promise of biotechnology for precision medicine of brain diseases
Personalized medicine for diseases that affect the central nervous system requires renewed focus on visualising the behaviour of drugs in the brain.
Understanding consciousness: researchers identify key neural structures
Which structures in the brain activate when your state of consciousness changes?