Highlights
Chemistry
Ringing in protein remedies
13 June 2024A novel approach for sequencing custom-built synthetic peptide rings opens up new drug discovery possibilities.
Materials Science
Illuminating pathways to innovation
11 June 2024A new method for fabricating structures in optical devices improves their ability to capture and emit light, paving the way for advanced communication and sensor technologies.
Materials Science
Atomic blueprints for bioinspired enzymes
7 June 2024Researchers reach a new understanding of how synthetic enzymes can be optimised as alternatives to naturally derived metalloenzymes.
Genomics
Charting activity in genetic cityscapes
5 June 2024Bambu, a new computational tool for analysing genetic data, effectively identifies and quantifies complex gene patterns.
Materials Science
Spinning threads from sutures to circuits
3 June 2024Inspired by spider silk, researchers develop a new biocompatible wrapping film that can transform how medical implants interface with human tissues.
Immunology
Growing ‘brains’ put on a show
30 May 2024Lab-grown human brain tissue cultures incorporating immune cells offer never-before-seen insights into the complexity of embryonic brain development.
Chemical Engineering
Magnesium batteries charge ahead
28 May 2024Anode-free magnesium batteries represent a potential next-generation energy storage solution, boasting superior energy density compared to lithium-based alternatives currently used.
Mechanical Engineering
Jellyfish robot makes a big splash
24 May 2024A new transparent soft robot uses innovative materials to blend into underwater environments by mimicking the moon jellyfish’s movement and appearance.
Microbiology
The ‘blood microbiome’ debunked
20 May 2024Advanced DNA sequencing technologies reveal little trace of native microbial communities in healthy human blood, challenging recent claims to the contrary.
Computer Vision
‘I spy’ with a digital eye
15 May 2024A novel machine learning framework efficiently detects small objects in images, potentially boosting computer vision technologies such as self-driving vehicles and remote sensing.
Immunology
Virus killers get under the skin
10 May 2024Research suggests monitoring individuals previously infected with Zika virus for chronic skin diseases caused by overactive T cells.
Optoelectronics
A quantum leap towards reshaping connectivity
8 May 2024A new approach to generating terahertz radiation offers a compact, tuneable and scalable solution for faster data transmission and improved imaging applications.
Materials Science
A sensor for mirrored molecules
6 May 2024A breakthrough method for detecting mirror-image molecules with incredible sensitivity promises transformative applications in medicine and chemistry.
