Stimulating neuron growth using a new mRNA therapy, researchers hope to treat chronic pain caused by disease, injury, or chemotherapy.
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Science in pictures
Check out atomic glimpses of graphene ribbons, double bubble microspheres, and a solar evaporator made from bone.
Alison McGuigan: Unravelling the intricacies of cellular organization
Using unique artificial microenvironments, chemical engineer Alison McGuigan is getting to the bottom of cell behavior.
Energy generated in the blink of an eye
A tiny battery built into smart contact lenses produces its own power through eye blinking, relying on tears and oxygen to power its cells.
Do masks really hinder emotional recognition?
We need not be so concerned, say experts, as humans use more than just facial cues to read emotion.
Hybrid conferences, a happy medium
Having organized all different formats of conferences, we believe that the hybrid format is here to stay.
Solving the oxygen supply shortage with electrochemistry
A new electrochemical device produces high purity oxygen in situ, and researchers hope it might help curb the oxygen supply shortage.
Cancer immunotherapy gets a boost from microbubbles
A fragile cancer immunotherapy agent “cGAMP” is delivered to tumor sites using tiny bubbles that protect it until it reaches its destination.
Broad-spectrum antivirals made from polymers
Polymer-based broad spectrum antivirals show activity against Zika, Ebola, HIV-1, the Herpes simplex virus, and now, SARS-CoV-2.
Citizen science: The future of research could be in the hands of many
Citizen science has the ability to improve scientific literacy and benefit communities by getting non-scientists involved in research.
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