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Synthetic hinge could hold key to revolutionary 'smart' insulin therapy
For people with diabetes who are insulin dependent, glycemic control is a full-time job. But what…
Seeing better by looking away
When we fixate an object, its image does not appear at the place where photoreceptors are…
How headless hydra feel, react to prodding
Researchers identify redundant neural networks in jellyfish-like, freshwater hydra. The work is a step toward modeling…
New treatment option for advanced urothelial cancer patients shows promise in a phase 2 clinical trial
A new treatment for advanced urothelial cancer was effective with tolerable side effects in an international,…
Decoding how salamanders walk
Salamanders can navigate complex and unstructured environments thanks to their impressive body-limb coordination. Researchers have built…
Flood water: Toxins from the riverbed
A long-term hazard from flood water is often underestimated: The raging rivers swirl up pollutants out…
Natural mineral hackmanite enables new method of x-ray imaging
Researchers have discovered a new method of X-ray imaging based on the coloring abilities of the…
Molecular switch regulates fat burning in mice
New research demonstrates a metabolic regulatory molecule called Them1 prevents fat burning in cells by blocking…
Low-power dynamic manipulation of single nanoscale quantum objects
Electrical engineers are powering the quantum computing revolution with the development of an on-demand, scalable technique…