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Protein ‘big bang’ reveals molecular makeup for medicine and bioengineering
Lauren Quinn
Proteins have been quietly taking over our lives since the COVID-19 pandemic began. We’ve been living at the whim of the virus’s so-called “spike” protein, which has mutated…
Magnets intensify electrolysis, utilize carbon dioxide more efficiently
Claire Benjamin
For decades, researchers have been working toward mitigating excess atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. One promising approach captures atmospheric CO2 and then,…
Researchers develop a new technique to treat middle ear infections
Ananya Sen
Middle ear infections, also known as otitis media, affect more than 80% of the children in the U.S. In a new study, researchers have designed a miniaturized 3D-printed device…
DNAzymes could outperform protein enzymes for genetic engineering
Liz Ahlberg Touchstone
Move over, gene-editing proteins – there’s a smaller, cheaper, more specific genetic engineering tool on the block: DNAzymes – small DNA molecules that can function like…
New health benefits of red seaweeds unveiled
Ananya Sen
Red seaweeds have been prevalent in the diets of Asian communities for thousands of years. In a new study, published in Marine Drugs, researchers have shown how these algae…
Cholesterol metabolite induces production of cancer-promoting vesicles
Diana Yates
Scientists working to understand the cellular processes linking high cholesterol to breast cancer recurrence and metastasis report that a byproduct of cholesterol metabolism…
Undergraduate students selected as 2021 Woese Research Scholars
Ananya Sen
The Carl R. Woese Undergraduate Research Scholar program is designed to inspire students to pursue important scientific questions. This year, Peyton Hopkins and Shreyaa Khanna…
Adapting laboratory techniques for remote instruction
Ananya Sen
The COVID-19 pandemic forced instructors to adapt their courses for online learning. Laboratory courses were particularly difficult due to lack of access to specialized…
Male piglets less resilient to stress when moms get sick during pregnancy
Lauren Quinn
When pigs get hit with significant illnesses during key stages of pregnancy, their immune response may negatively affect developing piglets, making them less productive on the…
New microscope discovery combines AI to detect disease, improve treatment
Ryann Monahan
A newly developed laser source and microscope are helping researchers better understand and search for biomarkers indicative of cancer and other diseases, offering new promise…
Microbial gene discovery could mean greater gut health
Lauren Quinn
As the owner of a human body, you’re carrying trillions of microbes with you everywhere you go. These microscopic organisms aren’t just hitching a ride; many of them perform…
Geology helps map kidney stone formation from tiny to troublesome
Liz Ahlberg Touchstone
Advanced microscope technology and cutting-edge geological science are giving new perspectives to an old medical mystery: How do kidney stones form, why are some people more…