Novel therapies based on a process known as RNA interference (RNAi) hold great promise for treating a variety of diseases by blocking specific genes in a patient’s cells.
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Chernobyl: How Bad Was It?
Not long after midnight on April 26, 1986, the world’s worst nuclear power accident began.
Vast Record of past Climate Fluctuations Now Available Thanks to Laser Imaging of Shells
Refined techniques for laser imaging of shell growth rings are tapping into previously hidden data of marine climate change.
Impact of Urbanization on Wild Bees Underestimated
Wild bees are indispensable pollinators, supporting both agricultural productivity and the diversity of flowering plants worldwide.
Eating the Flu: Diet May Be an Important Factor for Influenza a Virus Exposure in Wild African Mammals
Given the importance and wide distribution of Influenza A viruses, it is surprising how little is known about infections of wild mammals.
Light From an Exotic Crystal Semiconductor Could Lead to Better Solar Cells
Scientists have found a new way to control light emitted by exotic crystal semiconductors, which could lead to more efficient solar cells and other advances in electronics, according to a Rutgers-led study in the journal Materials Today.