Advanced Science News
Life Science
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How fat cells become fat: Insights from phosphoproteomics
Fat is stored in adipocytes in the adipose tissue. In addition, the tissue contains other cell types including fibroblasts, vascular endothelial cells,...
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Genes evolving in parallel to produce the same traits – less of a mystery
In their review in BioEssays, Bailey et al. present a model of a process that occurs more often than we’d suspect: identical...
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Beyond the DNA — comprehensive map of the human epigenome completed
Scientists have established comprehensive maps of the human epigenome, shedding light on how the body regulates which genes are active in which...
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Sub 2-nm solid-state nanopores: smaller pores can see more
A team from the University of Ottawa, Canada have automatically fabricated 2-nm solid-state nanopores with high yield.
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Molecular motor can walk nanoparticles along nanotubes
Researchers have created a new type of molecular motor made of DNA and used it it to transport a nanoparticle along the...
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Toughening up DNA – Improving the Strength of Nanotechnology
Researchers develop a new, more stable method for synthesising nanoparticle lattices using DNA.
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Forces Combine to Make DNA Arrays
Ring-shaped arrays of DNA by using a simple self-assembly process driven by a balance of different forces, by scientists in the USA...
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Graphene for DNA Sequencing: Single-Atom Sheets, Single-Molecule Sequencing
Edge-hydrogenation of carbon electrodes could further the quest for solid-state, single-molecule DNA sequencing.
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Flexible Approach to Nano Building Blocks
Tetrahedral constructs of DNA are a new way to support proteins on functional nanostructures, according to work by U.S. scientists.
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DNA Fragments Throw Light on Nuclease Activity
Nuclease activity can be detected by a simple, sensitive, and selective test based on light scattering of carbon nanotubes, with no need...