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Watching bat coronaviruses with next-generation sequencing
In late 2019, a mysterious coronavirus—now called 2019-nCoV—began making people sick in Wuhan, China. Now the…
Scientists discover how malaria parasites import sugar
The consumption of sugar is a fundamental source of fuel in most living organisms. In the…
Molecular machine tears toxic protein clumps apart
How do cells disentangle proteins that are clumped together? Researchers from AMOLF in Amsterdam and Heidelberg…
A host's genes likely influence the spread of antibiotic resistance
In the gastrointestinal tract of host animals, bacteria can exchange the genes responsible for antibiotic resistance…
Quantum logic spectroscopy unlocks potential of highly charged ions
Scientists from the PTB and the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics (MPIK), both Germany, have…
Understanding how cells defend their genome against invaders
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have uncovered more details about the tiny defenders that ensure…
Why are there so many earthquakes in the Caribbean? Two tectonic plates go to war
The casual observer could be forgiven for thinking the Caribbean is shaking itself apart. …
Researchers' golden touch enhances quantum technology
Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory discovered a new platform for quantum technologies by suspending…
An ultrafast microscope for the quantum world
The operation of components for future computers can now be filmed in HD quality, so to…