Researchers build artificial cells that sense and respond to their environment
The artificial cells could be used to sense changes in the body and respond by releasing drug molecules, or to sense and remove harmful metals in the environment.
The artificial cells could be used to sense changes in the body and respond by releasing drug molecules, or to sense and remove harmful metals in the environment.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 29, 2019
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Structures inside rare bacteria are similar to those that power photosynthesis in plants today, suggesting the process is older than assumed.
Evolution
Jul 25, 2019
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Advanced simulations have solved a problem in turbulent fluid flow that could lead to more efficient turbines and engines.
General Physics
Jul 25, 2019
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Our future TV and smartphone screens could have double the energy efficiency, thanks to a technique invented by Imperial scientists.
Nanophysics
Jul 4, 2019
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A crowdsourcing project which uses thousands of idling smartphones has helped to uncover anti-cancer properties of everyday foods and medicines.
Machine learning & AI
Jul 3, 2019
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Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains, Peru's coastal region relies on surface water from the Andes for drinking water, industry, and animal and crop farming.
Environment
Jun 24, 2019
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Researchers have found no link between exposure to emissions from municipal waste incinerators (MWIs) and infant deaths or reduced foetal growth.
Environment
Jun 21, 2019
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A new roadmap for synthetic biology could help to set research goals for improving food production, public health and the environment.
Biotechnology
Jun 20, 2019
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The researchers say the new sensors could help detect spoilage and reduce food waste for supermarkets and consumers.
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 5, 2019
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A high-gravity experiment has revealed how cells keep their shape under pressure.
Cell & Microbiology
May 22, 2019
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