Gene expression is a fundamental of life, where each cell switches on and off specific genes. Thus, an autonomous device […]
Observing the mechanism of metastasis for the first time
Metastasis, or the formation of secondary tumors, is a leading contributor to the vast majority of deaths related to cancer. […]
Researchers report unraveling the immune recognition of nucleic acid nanoparticles: Particle-specific immune responses may be ‘an alphabet for talking to the immune system’
An extensive experiment testing the immune effects of a broad group of lab-designed nucleic acid nanoparticles did not find a […]
Magnetized wire could be used to detect cancer in people
A magnetic wire used to snag scarce and hard-to-capture tumor cells could prove to be a swift and effective tactic […]
Scientists develop proteins that self-assemble into supramolecular complexes
A collaborative research team based in Japan has designed new proteins that can self-assemble into the complex structures underlying biological […]