A structurally well-defined platform is described here to organize thrombin-binding aptamers, enabling the synergistic effects of thrombin recognition and anticoagulation.

AKA: A method to make T-cells better tumor killers

Engineering durable disease resistance in crop plants

Charles Wang, Wanqiu Chen and Malcolm Moos

In recent years there has been a growing interest for the development of molecular evolution techniques. We describe the birth of T7-DIVA system, an in vivo mutagenesis system for the fast directed evolution of proteins in a continuous manner and with minimal manipulation.

Tracheal stenosis, a debilitating condition limits air passage to lungs affecting pediatric and adult populations. Current biodegradable polymeric stent therapies are far from ideal. An ultrahigh ductility biodegradable magnesium based alloy (LZ61-KBMS) developed herein may offer a viable solution.