Controlled stacking of boron nitride layers for ferroelectric memory applications
RESEARCH BRIEFINGS 26 June 2024 Rhombohedral boron nitride films have a unique combination of properties that make them desirable in
Bridge RNAs direct programmable recombination of target and donor DNA
Development of metagenomic and genomic sequence database A custom sequence database of bacterial isolate and metagenomic sequences was constructed by
Deep-sea creatures survive crushing pressures with just the right fats
The cells of transparent sea creatures called comb jellies contain special fat molecules that allow the animals to live at
How blockbuster obesity drugs create a full feeling — even before one bite of food
The drug liraglutide, sold under the brand names Victoza and Saxenda, binds to molecules in a certain brain region to
‘Epigenome editor’ silences gene that causes deadly brain disorders
Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease is a rare brain disorder caused by misfolded proteins, which can be suppressed by a new editing system.Credit:
oddball ‘jumping gene’ enzyme edits genomes without breaking DNA
Jumping genes, such as the ones that give this corn its distinctive coloration, have provided a new gene-editing mechanism.Credit: Getty
Smile! Living skin helps robot make a happy face
Nature, Published online: 27 June 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-02098-x Anchors inspired by skin ligaments connect cell-based composite to robotic visage. Source link
slow-release pills could make treatment more accessible
Conventionally, ketamine has to be injected by professionals, and can only be taken under medical supervision.Credit: Kevin Link/SPL Ketamine is
Powerful laser miniaturized from tabletop to microchip
Nature, Published online: 26 June 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01646-9 Lasers are essential in scientific laboratories and medical clinics across the globe, but
Drosophila immune cells transport oxygen through PPO2 protein phase transition
Drosophila stocks and genetics The following Drosophila stocks were used in this study: HmlΔ-Gal4 (S. Sinenko), HmlΔ-Gal4 UAS-2xeGFP (S. Sinenko),