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Nuclear membrane repairs the ‘dark matter’ of DNA
Scientists have found a new function of the nuclear membrane, the envelope that encases and protects DNA in the nucleus of a cell — it...
Nov 2, 20153 min read


Tracking individual carbon atoms deep into the brain’s neurons
Using a geologist’s imaging tool, researchers have made unprecedented high-resolution images of how carbon atoms from glucose are...
Oct 14, 20153 min read


Controllable protein gates deliver on-demand permeability in artificial nanovesicles
Researchers at the University of Basel have succeeded in building protein gates for artificial nano-vesicles that become transparent only...
Oct 13, 20152 min read


Detecting HIV diagnostic antibodies with DNA nanomachines
A nanoscale machine composed of synthetic DNA can be used for the rapid, sensitive and low-cost diagnosis of many diseases, including HIV...
Oct 7, 20152 min read


Even if imprisoned inside a crystal, molecules can still move
X-ray crystallography reveals the three-dimensional structure of a molecule, thus making it possible to understand how it works and...
Oct 7, 20152 min read


Hybrid Chip Device Developed for Reliable Ebola Detection
A team led by researchers at UC Santa Cruz has developed chip-based technology for reliable detection of Ebola virus and other viral...
Sep 29, 20153 min read
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