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Tiny brain tissue models grown on microchips
Researchers successfully grow 3D brain tissue on fully-integrated microchips for neural biosensing applications.
DeepMind solves 50-year-old challenge in predicting protein folding
Using their deep-learning program, AlphaFold, researchers predict the 3D structure of proteins using only their linear amino acid sequence, revolutionizing computational biology as we know it.
What causes deep vein thrombosis?
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What’s sweeter than a robot made from candy?
By mixing sugar and magnetic particles, researchers create biodegradable “CANDYBOTS” with potential applications in drug delivery and ingestible devices.
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A new blood-derived embolic material with regenerative properties stops bleeding instantly, even in cases of impaired coagulation.
What shapes can we make with liquid marbles?
Creating versatile liquid marbles, stabilized with polymeric plates for more durability and broader applications.
Yong Lei: “Science is more than a career”
Yong Lei talks about his journey into STEM, his passion for research, and the world of patterned nanomaterials.
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An active polymer skin that can be be reshaped on-demand takes existing technologies and adapts their functionalities to the needs of a changing environment.
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The chemistry of carbon dioxide may not save the human race on Earth, but could enable a new beginning for life on the red planet.
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