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Bio & Medicine 14 hours ago

Flexible, biodegradable and wireless magnetoelectric paper for simple in situ personalization of bioelectric implants

A research team, jointly led by Professors Jiyun Kim, Chaenyung Cha, and Myoung Hoon Song from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UNIST, has unveiled the world's first flexible, biodegradable bioelectronic ...

Biochemistry May 20, 2024

By listening, scientists learn how a protein folds

By converting their data into sounds, scientists discovered how hydrogen bonds contribute to the lightning-fast gyrations that transform a string of amino acids into a functional, folded protein.

Environment May 20, 2024

Sea levels are starting to rise faster: Here's how much South Florida is expecting

Sea levels are rising, swamping roads and homes in South Florida. And it's picked up the pace in recent years.

Cell & Microbiology May 16, 2024

New sensor gives unprecedented look at changes in ATP levels inside a cell

Just as the US economy runs on the dollar, the cellular economy runs on adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The energy-carrying molecule fuels nearly all processes inside the cell, making ATP critical for cellular life.

Cell & Microbiology May 7, 2024

Rich molecular language guides tiny liquid droplet formation in cells

Peering into a biological cell reveals a bustling microscopic world. The workhorses within this realm are specialized structures called organelles that perform vital cellular functions. Curiously, some organelles defy accepted ...

Cell & Microbiology Apr 25, 2024

Scientists regenerate neural pathways in mice with cells from rats

Two independent research teams have successfully regenerated mouse brain circuits in mice using neurons grown from rat stem cells. Both studies, published April 25 in the journal Cell, offer valuable insights into how brain ...

Molecular & Computational biology Apr 23, 2024

Supercomputer simulation reveals new mechanism for membrane fusion

An intricate simulation performed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers using one of the world's most powerful supercomputers sheds new light on how proteins called SNAREs cause biological membranes to fuse.

Bio & Medicine Apr 19, 2024

Researchers set new standards for nanoparticles, helping patients with MS, ALS, Parkinson's disease

Is it possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue? Researchers from Michigan State University say yes, and their latest findings are expected to benefit ...

Molecular & Computational biology Apr 11, 2024

Keys to the genome: Unlocking the package with 'pioneer transcription factors'

Scientists at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute have discovered the molecular mechanisms responsible for opening up the human genome and expressing new genes.

Earth Sciences Apr 8, 2024

Coastal wetlands can't keep pace with sea-level rise, and infrastructure is leaving them nowhere to go

Wetlands have flourished along the world's coastlines for thousands of years, playing valuable roles in the lives of people and wildlife. They protect the land from storm surge, stop seawater from contaminating drinking water ...

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