DNA
New trick found which allows for cells to stay organized
Posted in Medicine on 17th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
In addition to membranes, cells have another way to keep their contents and activities separate.
Hinges and pistons from DNA show capability for future nano-robots
Posted in Hardware on 8th Jan, 2015
by Alex Muller
The project is the first to prove that basic design principles that apply to typical full-size machines can produce complex, controllable components for nano-robots.
Asteroid impacts may have sparked life on Earth
Posted in Science on 30th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
New data suggests that ancient collisions may have released enough energy to form the building blocks of life.
New NHS centres to bring in era of DNA-medicine
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
The NHS is setting up 11 centres to unlock the secrets of DNA and develop tests and drugs to target cancer and genetic disease. DNA project 'to make UK the world leader'
New Twist in Lifes Start Could Aid Efforts to Make It from Scratch
Posted in Science on 7th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
All life on Earth is made of molecules that twist in the same direction. New research reveals that this may not always have been so.