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Jul. 22, 2021Press Release Biology

Genome editing meets marsupials

Jul. 20, 2021Press Release Biology

A simple compound to control complex gut microbes

Jul. 20, 2021Research Highlight Biology

Basement membrane underpins tissue interactions in the skin
The skin’s basement membrane is highly specialized to enable molecular crosstalk between different tissue types

Jul. 16, 2021Press Release Biology Medicine / Disease

SUV39H2 : A direct genetic link to autism spectrum disorders

Jul. 14, 2021Research Highlight Biology

Structural study of photosystem I containing chlorophyll d provides hints of how it harnesses low-energy light
High-resolution images of a form of unique pigments found in a photosynthetic membrane protein complex of a marine bacterium reveal how it can live in low-light conditions

Jul. 14, 2021Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Two-dimensional materials and interfaces can convert spin current into a vortex of charge current
Low-power information processing could be possible using a new method for converting between spin and charge currents

Jul. 7, 2021Perspectives Other

AI of the storm

Jul. 7, 2021Research Highlight Medicine / Disease

A nuclear ‘gatekeeper’ that regulates bone formation
An investigation of a rare developmental disorder helps clarify how signals that regulate bone formation enter the cellular nucleus

Jun. 28, 2021Feature Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Hunting for big game in physics with a small trap
An instrument designed to probe the imbalance between matter and antimatter could make the search for axions much, much more affordable.

Jun. 28, 2021Research Highlight Medicine / Disease

Precision-medicine approach turns up novel drug combination for aggressive leukemias
Shared vulnerabilities in genetically diverse cases point to new treatment strategy for acute myeloid leukemia

Jun. 24, 2021Press Release Biology

Melatonin in mice: there’s more to this hormone than sleep

Jun. 24, 2021Research Highlight Biology

Age-related stem cell dysfunction linked to eye-color gene
A gene that was assumed mainly to determine eye color in fruit flies also affects gut stem cells, and could play a role in colorectal cancer in people

Jun. 24, 2021Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

Mechanism behind XFEL-induced melting of diamond unveiled
The mechanism by which ultra-intense x-ray pulses cause diamond to melt has been determined

Jun. 3, 2021Research Highlight Chemistry

Cancer cell chemical activates anti-tumor drug to avoid side effects of conventional therapy
A prodrug activated by a chemical produced by cancer cells can minimize side effects

Jun. 2, 2021Press Release Biology

Why moms take risks to protect their infants

May 27, 2021Research Highlight Physics / Astronomy

One-dimensional Anderson insulators predicted to host the bulk photovoltaic effect
A class of insulating materials is predicted to hold promise for highly efficient solar cells

May 25, 2021Press Release Chemistry Engineering

Engineering matter at the atomic level

May 20, 2021Research Highlight Chemistry

Nickel atom aids carbon dioxide reduction
Nickel atom plays a key role in the reduction of carbon dioxide into more complex carbon-based compounds

May 18, 2021Research Highlight Chemistry

Activation of prodrug using protein-encased gold catalyst
Anticancer drugs could be generated at tumors by the reaction of a prodrug with a gold catalyst in a protein scaffold

May 7, 2021Research Highlight Biology

Proteins enable tendons and muscles of fruit flies to develop in sync
Two proteins strengthen the extracellular matrix between the tendon and exoskeleton of fruit flies―but in very different ways