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When viruses borrow artillery
Researchers explore the different mechanisms viruses have evolved to effectively seize host cell ribosomes, and the role they play in the virus’ life cycle.
New ‘super light source’ should allow fascinating insights into atoms
International team of scientists proposes plans for high-intensity gamma radiation source at CERN.
First images of a multi-planet system with a Sun-like star
In a rare occurrence, astronomers have directly observed more than one planet orbiting a star similar to the Sun.
A glimpse inside a working battery
Chemists develop a new technique for observing chemical processes during battery operation.
Bridges, wires, and a chameleon: Crossing the membrane’s fortifications
Computational methods allow researchers to delve deeper into molecular processes, beyond what can easily be achieved with current experimental techniques.
RNA-RNA interfaces as a possible antibiotic target
RNA “sandwiches” perform crucial roles in a range of bacterial metabolic pathways.
What happens to language during interstellar travel?
Generations into a journey, travelers may find it difficult to understand their earth-bound compatriots.
A fresh take on generating body proportions
Understanding the mechanisms that regulate coordinated growth in the body and the remarkable parallels between species allows scientists to create a universal model for morphological scaling.
Imaging the life cycle of RNA
RNA plays a fundamental role in our health and biology, and advancements in imaging techniques are expanding our understanding of its life cycle.
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