Read article: Protein aggregation goes catalytic
Protein aggregation goes catalytic
Mathematical model describes how proteins self-assemble into the amyloid fibrils associated with diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's
Read article: Protein aggregation goes catalytic
Read article: Gold nanoparticles inside cells are not inert, say researchers
Gold nanoparticles inside cells are not inert, say researchers
New study reveals that cells can metabolize gold even though it is not essential for their function
Read article: Organic electrochemical transistor monitors bone cell differentiation
Organic electrochemical transistor monitors bone cell differentiation
New technique detects real-time concentrations of an important cytokine molecule secreted as stem cells transform into bone
Read article: Thin hairs beat thicker ones in strength test
Thin hairs beat thicker ones in strength test
Tests of hairs from eight different mammals showed that thinner hairs tend to shear off, whereas thick hairs break cleanly
Read article: Breaking the mystery of bone micro-architecture
Breaking the mystery of bone micro-architecture
Researchers discover a feature of bone responsible for its longevity that could lead to advances in ultra-lightweight material design
Read article: MRI-compatible electrodes line up for use in neural probes
MRI-compatible electrodes line up for use in neural probes
Glassy carbon microelectrodes that are compatible with MRI scanning could prove a safer option for patients with deep brain stimulation implants
Read article: Cells thrive in blood-based bioink
Cells thrive in blood-based bioink
3D bioprinted structures made with human platelet-derived bioink are particularly hospitable to cells, promoting proliferation without the need for animal products
Read article: Clingfish inspires suction cups for underwater robots
Clingfish inspires suction cups for underwater robots
Biomimetic adhesion could help recover fragile archaeological specimens
Read article: 3D bacterial biofilms help tackle antimicrobial resistance crisis
3D bacterial biofilms help tackle antimicrobial resistance crisis
With antimicrobial resistance rising worldwide, 3D printed bacterial biofilms could provide a key weapon to aid the discovery of novel therapeutic targets
Read article: Is parity violation a weak explanation for the homochirality of life?
Is parity violation a weak explanation for the homochirality of life?
Measurements of a model autocatalytic reaction diminish the “likelihood” of parity violation energy differences in the system’s electroweak interactions as an explanation for the origin of one-h...
