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A new key to understanding molecular evolution in…

Scientists at Hokkaido University have revealed temperature-dependent energy-state conversion of molecular hydrogen on ice surfaces, suggesting the need for a reconsideration of molecular evolution theory. [caption id="attachment_9361" align="alignright" width="300"] Ortho-to-para conversion of molecular hydrogen on…

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These Days Fecal Transplantation is No Joke

[caption id="attachment_9344" align="alignnone" width="800"] Major constituents in fecal transplants are shown. Source: Jeremy Teaford, Vanderbilt University[/caption] Fecal transplants are increasingly being used as the treatment of last resort for certain infections in the human gut…

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Juno Therapeutics Cancer Drug Trial Allowed to Continue

[caption id="attachment_9336" align="alignnone" width="800"] T cells attacking cancer cell[/caption] A CAR-T therapy trial by Juno Therapeutics that was halted in this July following the death of three patients has been allowed to resume, the company…

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Changing colours of light

Scientists at Hokkaido University have developed a series of luminescent compounds that change emission colours upon mechanical stimuli. [caption id="attachment_9332" align="alignnone" width="599"] 48 organic compounds containing gold atoms, or gold(I) isocyanide complexes. 28 of the…