Cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) is a cutting-edge imaging technique that allows scientists to visualize the three-dimensional (3D) structures of cellular components in their near-native state at resolutions approaching the atomic level. This powerful method is revolutionizing our understanding of ...
Electrolyzers, devices that split water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity, are central to green hydrogen production. As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources, the development of more efficient, durable, and cost-effective electrolyzer technologies is critical. When the electricity ...
Neuromodulation techniques are offering new hope for treating neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease, which often lack effective disease-modifying treatments. These approaches aim to modulate neural activity in targeted brain regions, offe ...
Muscle cells possess their own internal clocks that regulate crucial functions, and new research highlights how disrupting these circadian rhythms, such as through shift work, can significantly impact aging and metabolism. Disruption Accelerates Muscle Aging and Sarcopenia: Recent studies show ...
The cell wall of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis (TB), is a complex and unique structure crucial to the pathogen's survival, virulence, and interaction with the host immune system. This intricate barrier, rich in specific lipids, glycolipids, and glycan ...
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is showing promise as a potential adjunctive therapy for individuals with treatment-resistant Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This approach involves stimulating the vagus nerve, a key component of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps regulate a wide ar ...
The universe, as we understand it, is governed by two extraordinarily successful, yet fundamentally incompatible, theories: general relativity and quantum mechanics. General relativity, Einstein's masterpiece, describes gravity as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy. It reigns supre ...
A Consequence of Special Relativity Observed in the Lab For over six decades, a curious prediction of Albert Einstein's special theory of relativity, known as the Terrell-Penrose effect, remained a thought experiment. Proposed independently by physicists James Terrell and Roger Penrose in 1959, ...
Electrically Conductive Bacteria: Revolutionizing Bioelectronics and Environmental Cleanup The fascinating world of microorganisms has unveiled a remarkable capability: some bacteria can conduct electricity, functioning like living electrical wires. This discovery is paving the way for groundbre ...
Wood, a cornerstone of construction and manufacturing, is undergoing a transformative enhancement through the application of nano-iron fortification. This innovative approach addresses wood's inherent vulnerabilities, such as susceptibility to decay, insects, and dimensional instability, by leveragi ...