Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Uncinate processes, lever-like structures attached to the ribs, may have helped many dinosaurs breathe a little easier
We used tell-tale markings on ribs to show that uncinate processes were widespread in dinosaurs and their relatives, and likely represent an ancient adaptation for improved respiration that was ultimately inherited by birds.
Blog post by Yan-yin Wang, with contributions from Leon P. A. M. Claessens and Corwin Sullivan.
Directly imaging emergence of phase separation in peroxidized lipid membranes
Biophysical alterations of lipid membranes upon peroxidation are linked to cellular signalling and disease. Here, we show how lipid peroxidation breaks the correlation between the membrane’s elastic and viscous properties; and how it triggers lipid clustering in single-component membranes.
Electrochemically Modulated Interaction of MXenes with Microwaves
Dynamic control of electromagnetic wave jamming is needed for protecting electronic devices working at gigahertz frequencies. We describe a method for modulating reflection and absorption of electromagnetic waves using micron-thick films of 2D carbides (MXenes).
