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Graphene Stacking Discovery Could Herald New Era for Quantum Tech
Researchers have uncovered a new phenomenon in graphene research, observing growth-induced self-organized graphene stacking domains that could kick-start the development of advanced quantum technologies.
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High Blood Pressure Drugs Could Harm Kidneys Over Time
Prolonged use of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors, common in hypertension treatment, can harm kidneys, leading to scarring, vascular changes and impaired filtration. Researchers found overstimulation of renin cells triggers damage over time.
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Researchers Engineer Synthetic Genes That Mimic How Cells Build Tissues
Researchers have developed synthetic genes that function like the genes in living cells, offering a path toward using a suite of simple building blocks that can be programmed to make complex biomolecular materials.
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Low-Cost Device Detects Prostate and Colorectal Cancer in an Hour
A team at The University of Texas at El Paso has developed a microfluidic device that can quickly and affordably detect colorectal and prostate cancer. This innovative biochip eliminates the need for expensive equipment.
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The Importance of Newborn Screening in Identifying Medical Disorders
Newborn screening is a relatively easy and cost-effective way of improving the identification of babies with a medical condition in a timely fashion. This allows newborns to receive the treatment needed before irreversible damage has developed.
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The Next Big Thing in Genomics? Proteomics.
In this article, explore how next-generation protein sequencing is helping to unlock the proteome.
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Understanding Bioprocessing, Its Applications and the Role of a Bioreactor
Bioprocessing involves the production of a high-value-added product from a living source. In this article, the stages of bioprocessing are described, with a focus on the central piece of this concept: the bioreactor.
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Light-Induced Immunoassay Selectively Detects COVID-19 Proteins
Researchers have demonstrated a light-based method that detects coronavirus proteins.
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Metformin May Play a Surprising Role in Radiation Protection
Researchers investigated the ability of metformin to protect human cells and mice from DNA damage due to radiation exposure. If successfully repurposed, the drug has the potential to help at-risk groups, such as cancer patients and astronauts.
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Leveraging Proteomics for Clinical Biomarker Discovery
In this article, Asim Siddiqui explores the emerging ability of proteomics to reveal new biomarkers for disease.
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