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Chemists and biologists have succeeded in designing and synthesizing an artificial cell membrane capable of sustaining continual growth, just like a living cell.
Jun 24th, 2015
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The three-year clinical trial results of the retinal implant popularly known as the 'bionic eye', have proven the long-term efficacy, safety and reliability of the device that restores vision in those blinded by a rare, degenerative eye disease. The findings show that the Argus II significantly improves visual function and quality of life for people blinded by retinitis pigmentosa.
Jun 24th, 2015
Read moreFifty chemicals the public is exposed to on a daily basis may trigger cancer when combined, according to new research.
Jun 23rd, 2015
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New system for fluid release could improve anti-fouling, drug delivery and self-healing materials.
Jun 22nd, 2015
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X-rays were used to measure the ultrafast response of DNA nucleobases to ultraviolet light. Researchers found that the UV excited state in the nucleobase thymine decays rapidly, harmlessly dissipating the potentially destructive UV energy.
Jun 22nd, 2015
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Researchers have solved a question that has puzzled cell biologists for decades: how does the protein machine that allows cells to swallow up molecules during endocytosis function?
Jun 19th, 2015
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Researchers find mantis shrimp is naturally designed to survive the repeated high-velocity blows by filtering out certain frequencies of waves.
Jun 17th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have developed a new approach to studying the effect of multiple genetic variations on different traits. The new algorithm makes it possible to perform genetic analysis of up to 500,000 individuals - and many traits - at the same time.
Jun 16th, 2015
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In order for newly-produced secretory or membrane proteins to find their final destination, the proteins have signal-sequences connected to themselves as a form of address tag. Furthermore, they use a particle guiding them to the cell membrane. In a new study, researchers show how this particle recognizes these address tags and thus makes it possible for the proteins to be directed to the cell membrane.
Jun 16th, 2015
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Researchers have shown it is possible to create artificial skin that can be transformed at the flick of a switch to mimic one of nature's masters of camouflage, the squid.
Jun 15th, 2015
Read moreThe immune system must constantly adapt to its environment in order to protect a body effectively. The so-called T cells are an important example in this regard. Researchers recently examined the surface of precursors of these T cells and identified previously unknown proteins there. According to the scientists, the results could supply approaches to new therapies in the area of asthma and allergies.
Jun 12th, 2015
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Engineers have created a functional, synthetic immune organ that produces antibodies and can be controlled in the lab, completely separate from a living organism. The engineered organ has implications for everything from rapid production of immune therapies to new frontiers in cancer or infectious disease research.
Jun 10th, 2015
Read moreScientists have developed a microfluidic chip that simultaneously analyses the reactions of several human organ tissues when they come into contact with candidates for new drugs. The ground-breaking device could save millions of euros in drug development costs.
Jun 10th, 2015
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Researchers successfully developed a novel method enabling selective transformation of carboxyl groups, a common structure in many drugs and natural products.Synthesis of amino acids and drug candidates from acetic acid.
Jun 8th, 2015
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Scientists have uncovered crucial steps in the dynamic dance that dilates and constricts the nuclear pore complex - the latest advance in their ongoing efforts to tease apart the mechanism by which its central channel admits specific molecules. Their work, based on quantitative biophysical data, has revealed that the nuclear pore complex is much more than the inert structure it was once thought to be.
Jun 8th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have for the first time succeeded in recording a binary code on a synthetic polymer. Inspired by the capacity of DNA to retain an enormous amount of genetic information, scientist synthesized and read a multi-bit message on an artificial polymer.
Jun 4th, 2015
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Biofuel pioneers have developed a revolutionary strain of yeast that could help significantly accelerate the development of biofuels from nonfood plant matter.
Jun 3rd, 2015
Read moreThe hippocampus plays a crucial role in memory formation. However, it is not yet fully understood in what way that brain structure's individual regions are involved in the formation of memories. Neuroscientists now have recreated this process with the aid of computer simulations.
Jun 3rd, 2015
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