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Fluorescent calcium sensors in transgenic mice give a real-time readout of neuronal activity.
With dogged persistence and an unwillingness to entertain defeat, Bruce Beutler discovered a receptor that powers the innate immune response to infections—and earned his share of a Nobel Prize.
Some of these insidious viruses expertly subvert the host immune system, allowing their unhindered proliferation.
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Researchers take advantage of a diamond’s atomic flaw to devise a sensor that may one day snap images of individual molecules.
From cardiovascular problems to neurological disorders, a plethora of new medical devices are reducing the need for surgery and improving the quality and safety of healthcare.
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