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Researchers may have solved origin-of-life conundrum
Posted in Featured, Science on 19th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
The crash of meteors on early Earth likely generated hydrogen cyanide, which could have kick-started the production of molecules needed to make the first cells.
Scientists discover how to change human leukemia cells into harmless immune cells
Posted in Medicine on 19th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers found a method that can force dangerous leukemia cells to mature into harmless immune cells.
Ted 2015: Bacteria programmed to find tumours
Posted in Medicine on 18th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Bacteria programmed to spot tumors in the liver have been shown off at the TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference in Vancouver.
Modified microscope allows for high-speed, high-res imaging of live neurons
Posted in Medicine on 17th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
The device images without signs of cellular damage and has a spatial resolution up to 100 times better than a standard light microscope.
Why do cells rush to heal a wound? Mysteries of wound healing unlocked
Posted in Medicine on 15th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Research has discovered how cells know to heal a wound, opening the door to new treatments for diabetes, heart disease and cancer.