Health

microscope view of bacterium

How ‘Conan the Bacterium’ Withstands Extreme Radiation

New discovery finds simple metabolites combine to form a powerful antioxidant

Dubbed “Conan the Bacterium” for its extraordinary ability to tolerate the harshest of conditions, Deinococcus radiodurans can withstand radiation doses thousands of times higher than what would kill a


gloved fingers holding tiny sensor

Shaking Sensor Continuously Monitors Inflammation

Implantable device works like a tree branch to grab and fling proteins

Northwestern University scientists have designed a new implantable device that can monitor fluctuating levels of proteins within the body in real time.

Inspired by fruit shaking off the