A newly developed DNA “cage” allows scientists to more easily and quickly identify specific portions of a DNA strand. The cage — which traps a single DNA strand — acts as a tiny test tube in which ...

With a squeeze, an organic molecule can snatch rare gases from the air. The compound contains cavities that are just the right size to nab atoms of xenon, krypton and radon. These noble gases range ...

Hey, serial killers–don't get too excited by the name of this next product. It might be called the Anything Cage but, unless you're still in the animal-torture stages of your budding career, then it ...

A growing international concern for the welfare of animals, combined with the need to capture and handle specific species for conservation, management, or recreational purposes, is increasing the need ...

A study conducted at the Francis Crick Institute in London has shown that cells can form cage-like structures around viruses to trap them and prevent them from spreading to nearby cells. Image Credit: ...

Photons keep out! Microscopic cages could soon be built with nanowire bars that block light from entering or exiting, while letting liquids and gases flow through. It’s easy to shield an object from ...