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World’s First PCR Test for Mouth Cancer Developed
The world's first PCR test that can diagnose mouth cancer from pre-malignant lesions has been developed, reducing the need for invasive biopsies.
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New Clues on Origins of Life As Peptides Produced in Space-Like Conditions
A recent study by scientists at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy found that peptides can form in conditions that mimic outer space.
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Spatial Mapping of Single-Cell Data Within Tissues
A newly developed computational approach successfully combines data from parallel gene-expression profiling methods to create spatial maps of a given tissue at single-cell resolution.
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Predatory Bacterium Can Sculpt Its Own Shape To Fit Inside Its Prey
Researchers have identified a bacterial cell-wall-modifying gene that enables the bacterium Bdellovibrio bacterivorus to sculpt its own shape as it invades other bacteria.
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Antibacterial Packaging Inspired by Bacteria-Killing Insect Wings
Inspired by the bacteria-killing wings of insects like cicadas, scientists have developed a natural antibacterial texture for use on food packaging to improve shelf life and reduce waste.
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Toxic Materials Detected in Water With Help of Machine Learning
Fluorescence microscopy, in combination with machine learning, has been able to quickly detect key toxins in waste water from oil sands extraction.
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No More Ice Cream Crystals Thanks to Cellulose
Scientists have found a form of cellulose obtained from plants can be added to ice cream to stop crystals forming and it works better than currently used ice growth inhibitors in the face of temperature fluctuations.
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Clear Picture of How “First Responder” Is Recruited to Sites of DNA Damage
Structural biologists have created a clear picture of how a "911 DNA damage first responder" is recruited to sites of DNA damage.
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Microalgae-Based Oil Could Replace Palm Oil in Foods
Scientists have developed a method to effectively produce and extract plant-based oils from a type of common microalgae that could serve as a healthier and greener alternative to palm oil.
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Saliva Testing More Effective Than Nasal Swabbing at Detecting SARS-CoV-2 During Early Infection
Testing saliva for SARS-CoV-2 virus by PCR is faster and more sensitive than nasal swabs, especially for testing during early infection.
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