The recent study published in Science Advances by Northwestern investigators, led by Chad Mirkin, Ph.D., sheds light on the exciting possibilities of manipulating DNA chemistry to create new materials with innovative applications in medicine and the life sciences. The research team, including graduate student Zhenyu (Henry) Han, demonstrated how strategic design and preparation of DNA
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In a world plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have finally uncovered a secret weapon that some individuals possess to naturally combat the virus. Through an in-depth analysis of genetic activity in nasal tissues and blood, scientists have identified a novel immune response that provides a robust defense against SARS-CoV-2. While vaccines have been instrumental
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The recent ban imposed by the U.S. Commerce Department on Kaspersky software has raised concerns about the cybersecurity firm’s connection to Russian authorities. Kaspersky, a Moscow-based company led by CEO Eugene Kaspersky, denied that it poses a security threat to the United States. The company argued that the decision was based on geopolitical tensions rather
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The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 has spread across all continents except Oceania, leading the United Nations to label it as a “global zoonotic animal pandemic.” This virus has the ability to infect an extensive range of bird species and even some mammals, with migratory waterfowl being especially vulnerable to avian-borne influenza viruses. These
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Superconductivity, the ability of certain materials to conduct electricity without resistance, has been a phenomenon of keen interest in the realm of physics. Recent studies have delved into the potential of quadratic electron-phonon coupling to elevate superconducting properties through the formation of quantum bipolarons. This article aims to explore the implications of this novel mechanism
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