All Caltech articles
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NewsBacteria in polymers form cables that grow into living gels
Scientists have discovered that bacterial cells growing in a solution of polymers, such as mucus, form long cables that buckle and twist on each other, building a kind of “living Jell-O.”
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NewsSmart mask monitors breath for signs of disease and infection
Researchers have developed a prototype for a smart mask that can be used to monitor a range of medical conditions, including respiratory ailments, such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and post-COVID-19 infections.
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NewsNew vaccine effective against coronaviruses that haven’t even emerged yet
Researchers have developed a new vaccine technology that has been shown in mice to provide protection against a broad range of coronaviruses with potential for future disease outbreaks - including ones we don’t even know about.
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NewsQuantum entanglement doubles microscope resolution
Using a ‘spooky’ phenomenon of quantum physics, Caltech researchers have discovered a way to double the resolution of light microscopes.