Bioengineering
New gene insertion method for plant engineering
By adapting a natural genetic element, researchers insert large genes into tobacco and rice.
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Marine Science
Corals show ‘vaccine-like’ responses after pathogen exposure
Exposure to cells from a coral pathogen appears to prime corals to respond more effectively to future infections.
Marine Science
Tracing 700 million years of cell evolution
A new AI tool helps identify hidden similarities across distant species.
Electrical Engineering
Wearable microneedle patch could improve drug monitoring
A wearable patch with microneedles coated in DNA molecules tracks levels of antibiotics in the body in real time.
Statistics
Smoothing the math of spatial networks
A new statistical approach could make modeling spatial networks more accurate and efficient.
Computer Science
Virtual reality headsets open a window into the mind
AI models can use data from motion sensors to infer what users perceive, but the research reveals privacy risks.
Bioengineering
Nanoscaffolds to support the fight against superbugs
A virus-based scaffolding platform that carries antimicrobial peptides successfully kills multidrug-resistant pathogens in laboratory tests.
Chemical Engineering
Fluoride treatment gives catalyst extra bite
A surprising discovery about fluoride treatment could inspire new ways to improve industrial catalyst performance.
Electrical Engineering
Laser security system protects online data
Miniature devices generate a stream of unique keys for stronger digital security.
Applied Physics
Colorful solution to advanced disease diagnosis
Nanophotonic microscope slides spotlight cancer cells hiding in patient tissue samples.
Bioengineering
Smaller and sharper: Compact CRISPR scissors cut with precision
By shrinking CRISPR tools and boosting their specificity, researchers hope to expand where and how gene editing can be used.
Chemistry
Opening a window on architectural nano-design
Ancient building technique inspires a potential solution to the modern challenges of gas separation and storage.
Plant Science
Uncovering the secret to grass’s salty success
Saltgrass is both a potential climate-resilient crop and an important model for studying plant adaptation, genome evolution, and stress tolerance.
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