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New Cryoprotectant Chemicals Could Preserve Organs Without Ice Damage
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller
The team tested the chemical on four cell types, including skin and brain cells.
Graphene electronic-tattoo monitors blood pressure over time
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller
The graphene-based e-tattoo sticks to the skin non-invasively and can monitor a patient's blood pressure
NASA Pursues Nuclear Option For Providing Power On The Moon
Posted in Hardware on 25th Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller
"The Fission Surface Power project is a very achievable first step toward the United States establishing nuclear power on the Moon," said Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner.
US and Canada Nuclear Regulators Complete Technical Review of Molten Salt Reactor
Posted in Hardware, Science on 25th Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller
Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR is a 4th generation reactor that uses molten salt as both fuel and coolant, with integrated components, that can supply heat directly to industrial facilities or use it to generate electrical power.
New CRISPR Tool Protects Against Viruses Without Making Any DNA Cuts
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jun, 2022
by Alex Muller
Cas12c is the first demonstrated example of a natural DNA-targeting system that provides antiviral immunity without the need to cut DNA, the authors concluded.