First archaeological experiment in space
A world-first—or solar-system-first—archaeological project has this week begun on the International Space Station.
Space Exploration
Jan 18, 2022
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News tagged with adhesion
Bringing cells closer to form new tissues
The field of tissue engineering is constantly exploring the possibility of using different properties of various biomaterials to achieve tissue regeneration. However, a key factor in creating effective tissues that can ameliorate ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 21, 2021
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Protein domain structures affect the quality of stem cells
The original iPS cells were reprogrammed by transducing four genes: OCT3/4, SOX2, KLF4, and c-MYC. Later experiments would show that c-MYC can be replaced with MYCL. Both are MYC proteins and thus oncogenes, but animal experiments ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 21, 2021
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Swirling bacteria mimic Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night'
Scientists have discovered a way to transform millions of predatory bacteria into swirling flash mobs reminiscent of painter Vincent Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" as the unexpected result of experiments on a genetic circuit ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 13, 2021
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Synthetic biology yields easy-to-use underwater adhesives
Several marine organisms, such as mussels, secrete adhesive proteins that allow them to stick to different surfaces under sea water. This attractive underwater adhesion property has inspired decades of research to create ...
Materials Science
Nov 16, 2021
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Nanoscale 'computer' controls function of protein, influences cell behavior
The creation of nanoscale computers for use in precision health care has long been a dream of many scientists and health care providers. Now, for the first time, researchers at Penn State have produced a nanocomputing agent ...
Bio & Medicine
Nov 16, 2021
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New leads in research into the origin of identical twins
An international group of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to new insights into the blueprint of identical twins.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 29, 2021
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Liquid metal coating creates effective antiviral, antimicrobial fabric
An international team of researchers has used liquid gallium to create an antiviral and antimicrobial coating and tested it on a range of fabrics, including facemasks. The coating adhered more strongly to fabric than some ...
Materials Science
Sep 28, 2021
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Laser treatment shows potential for reducing industrial chemical processing for vehicles
Long-lasting protection from corrosion is essential for materials used for vehicles and aircraft to ensure structural integrity amid extreme operating conditions. Two chemical pre-treatment processes are widely used in industrial ...
Materials Science
Sep 23, 2021
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Turning pollen into 3D printing ink for biomedical applications
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found a way to use sunflower pollen to develop a 3D printing ink material that could be used to fabricate parts useful for tissue engineering, ...
Materials Science
Aug 25, 2021
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