Although it is essential to develop vaccines for the 2019 coronavirus, it is unlikely that any effort made at the moment will benefit patients in the current outbreak. Researchers around the world…
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Pluto’s beating heart drives icy winds
How does Pluto’s “beating heart” determine wind patterns on its surface? According to a new study from NASA, Pluto’s famous “beating heart” — the iconic Tombaugh Regio captured by the New Horizons…
CRISPR cleans up DNA origami
Researchers use CRISPR-Cas12a as a DNA shredder to clean up and mobilize parts of DNA-origami structures. DNA origami is the folding of DNA strands into precise shapes on the nanoscale. The technique…
Ultrasound therapy improves the memory of Alzheimer’s patients
In a small group of patients, language and memory showed improvement for up to 3 months after ultrasound brain stimulation therapy. Brain stimulation therapies have emerged as viable tools to treat a…
Pioneers in Science: Sir Frederick Banting
A doctor and researcher, Banting pioneered the development of insulin for the treatment of diabetes. Illustration: Kieran O’Brien Sir Frederick Banting was a Canadian physician and scientist who gained global acclaim and…
Beyond gene editing: A new role for CRISPR
A new use for the revolutionary gene-splicing tool. This new “Electrochemical CRISPR” can quickly and accurately identify viral biomarkers for a range of diseases, including HPV and Parvovirus. CRISPR gene editing tools…
The Role of Narrative in Science
To what extent should storytelling be used in communicating scientific discoveries? Storytelling is a part of being human. We engage and connect with well-told stories and remember them far longer than other…
Pioneers in Science: Lise Meitner
Illustration: Kieran O’Brien The splitting of the atom was a discovery that would change the world forever. In continuation of our Pioneers in Science series, this week we highlight Lise Meitner for…
Geoffrey Ozin: Visionary Nanochemist Still Seeking New Frontiers
Geoffrey Ozin grew up in London, England, in the 1940s, where his father ran a small tailor shop, which created an early sense of identity and seemingly laid out a career plan….
Rising Above Climate Apathy – Advanced Science News
Climate scientist, Dr. Juan Declet-Barreto, discusses the wider impacts of climate change, emerging sentiments of apathy and how we rise above them. The effects of the climate crisis are already being felt…