Rewriting Life The Mystery of Knotted Proteins Biologists are getting closer to figuring out why nature ties knots in some molecules, which could lead to better drug discovery. by Emerging Technology from the arXiv 2016-10-26T12:50:00-04:00
Rewriting Life New Instrument Captures the Secret Lives of Cells Instrument reveals, in unprecedented detail, what’s going on inside cells. by Faye Flam 2015-08-27T16:00:00-04:00
A Molecular Machine in Action X-ray imaging reveals a motor-like biological protein at work, helping researchers develop antibiotics. by Katherine Bourzac 2009-11-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Selectively Deleting Memories Research in mice suggests that it might be possible to delete specific painful memories. by Lauren Gravitz 2008-10-22T00:00:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines Nanoradio Tunes In to Atoms A carbon-nanotube radio receiver can detect individual gold atoms. by Katherine Bourzac 2008-07-21T00:00:00-04:00
Business Impact Next-Generation Diagnostics A startup can detect tiny traces of cancer markers in blood samples. by Katherine Bourzac 2008-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Biologists Enlist Online Gamers Players of a new game will design HIV vaccines and other proteins. by Katherine Bourzac 2008-05-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Blind Mice See the Light Researchers adapt an algal protein to reengineer sight into a broken visual circuit. by Jocelyn Rice 2008-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Biolubricant for Arthritic Joints A protein found in the fluid that surrounds cartilage holds promise. by Brittany Sauser 2007-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Better Pictures of Proteins An ultrasensitive NMR probe could improve the diagnosis of diseases such as Alzheimer’s. by Katherine Bourzac 2007-05-24T00:00:00-04:00