Detailed structure of key hearing protein points way to optimizing gene therapies for deafness

Researchers in Göttingen, Germany, have elucidated the structure and function of otoferlin, a protein that plays a crucial ...

Is This the End of the Silicon Era? Scientists Unveil World’s First 2D Computer

Researchers at Penn State have developed the first silicon-free computer using atom-thin materials. This breakthrough could reshape the future of electronics, paving the way for ultra-efficient, ...
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CIF vs mmCIF: What’s the difference and which should you use?

What's the difference between CIF and mmCIF? Our interactive guide breaks down these crucial structural biology data formats ...

Electron microscope technique achieves sub-Ångström resolution with lower cost and energy

A team of researchers at the University of Victoria (UVic) have achieved an advance in electron microscopy that will allow scientists to visualize atomic-scale structures with unprecedented clarity ...
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New technique boosts electron microscope’s clarity

New research led by the University of Victoria (UVic) and published in Nature Communications, opens the door to more accessible microscopy for labs around the world. The new technique allows for ...

Scanning electron microscopy provides an ultra-magnified peek at shark skin

Have you ever wondered what makes shark skin so tough and sleek? It's dermal denticles—tiny, tooth-like structures that cover ...