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Posted June 20, 2016 dna

New imaging technique reveals unprecedented nanoscale details about DNA.

A strand of DNA is a very long, narrow string, just a few nanometers across. Single-molecule orientation measurements provide unparalleled insight into a multitude of biological and polymeric systems. Single-molecule … Continue Reading New imaging technique reveals unprecedented nanoscale details about DNA.

Human brain organoids successfully integrate into the mouse cortex and respond to visual stimuli

Could these mini-brain ‘grafts’ be used to repair brain injuries in the future?

Brain-computer interface successfully predicts patient’s thoughts in two separate studies

A new brain-computer interface (BCI) predicted unspoken words from brain activity.

Artificial tissue reverses erectile dysfunction in pigs

The synthetic penile tissue restored erectile function “immediately.”

New nanoparticle ‘reshapes’ belly fat to stop more forming

The nanoparticle converts unhealthy fat into healthier fat cells.

Finally, a possible vaccine to treat UTIs–one of the most common (and resistant) infections in the world

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are now the most common cause of outpatient infections worldwide.