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Lab-on-a-Chip Facilitates Bacterial Shape Sorting
Researchers have created a lab-on-a-chip with a viscoelastic fluid that can separate spherical from elongated bacteria.
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Gene Variant Helps Tendon Store More Energy, Increasing Physical Performance in Mice
Scientists at have discovered a genetic mutation that gives tendons the ability to store more energy, letting mice jump higher and reach faster speeds than usual.
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“Subtle Change” in Mothers’ Antibodies During Pregnancy Protects Newborns
A research team has discovered that a “subtle change” in the structure of sugars that attach to antibodies during pregnancy enables their protection against a wider variety of pathogens.
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Pesticides Detected on Fruit in Minutes With Nano-Sensor
Researchers have developed a tiny sensor for detecting pesticides on fruit in just a few minutes. The technique uses flame-sprayed nanoparticles made from silver to increase the signal of chemicals.
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Strategy Used by Fast-Growing Bacteria To Resist Antibiotics Revealed
Scientists have demonstrated how some fast-growing bacteria can resist treatment with antibiotics.
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Using Cobwebs To Monitor Airborne Microplastics
Researchers have now for the first time tested if they can get an overview of plastic particles in urban air by examining cobwebs.
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Oil Droplets in Water-Like Process Could Be Key in Regulating Immune Activity
Protein complexes that play a critical role in launching an immune response assemble in droplets that form within the liquid environment in cells much like oil droplets in water, scientists report in a new study.
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How Lichens Adapt To Protect Themselves From Harsh Conditions
According to biologists, secondary metabolites help lichens adapt to stressful conditions such as low pH of the substrate or toxic elements.
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Fluorogenic Probe Can Rapidly Detect Influenza A Virus
A new fluorogenic probe has been developed that binds to the promoter region of influenza A virus RNA, enabling rapid detection of the virus.
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Edible QR Code Could Put an End to Whiskey Fraud
The days of fake whiskey could be numbered, thanks to the development of a QR code on an edible silk tag that manufacturers can place in bottles of whiskey. Consumers can use a smartphone app to confirm the whiskey’s authenticity.
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