The emerging field of synthetic biology–designing new biological components and systems–is revolutionizing medicine. Through the genetic programming of…
In this way the cell regulates the electric signals that form the basis of the function of muscles and the nervous system. Since a malfunction of ion channels…
New evidence suggests that high-energy particles from space known as galactic cosmic rays affect the Earth's climate by increasing cloud cover, causing an…
Superbug Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common pathogen of nosocomial infections, causing high morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. It is also…
The Stowers Institute for Medical Research scientists probed these physical connections between five of the chromosomes in the human karyotype in a report…
The way we make decisions shapes the way we experience the environment. As a result, our brain activity reflects not only our sensory experiences, but also our…
Different African killifish species vary extensively in their lifespans – from just a few months to several years. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for…
The shiny new refrigerator features an attractive stainless steel front. But it doesn’t take long before the door is covered in dark fingerprints that are…
Bearings are usually lubricated with mineral oil-based lubricants, preventing wear on the bearing from metal on metal contact. In Germany, approximately one…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already firmly embedded in our everyday lives and is conquering more and more territory. For example, voice assistants are…
The incidence of drones impacting air traffic has risen in recent years. In 2018, there were 158 cases reported at German airports. Indeed, Germany’s federal…
The Electrosynthesis group at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is further expanding its methods for the production of sustainable chemicals from…
Based on focused electron beam deposition, the technique allows structures to be fabricated from gas-phase precursors at rates approaching what could be…
New work from Los Alamos National Laboratory, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of Florida is showing that artificial neural…
Plant leaves have a natural superpower — they're designed with water repelling characteristics. Called a superhydrophobic surface, this trait allows leaves to…
Fuel cells may well replace batteries as the power source for electric cars. They consume hydrogen, a gas which could be produced for example using surplus…
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