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'Super-resolution' microscope for nanostructures
Added: 1 May 2013
Researchers have found a way to see synthetic nanostructures using a new type of super-resolution o…
Better metrics extend SAS capabilities
Added: 30 Apr 2013
Researchers from Berkeley Laboratory have improved the metrics for X-ray and neutron analysis of fl…
Better metrics extend SAS capabilities
Added: 26 Apr 2013
Researchers from Berkeley Laboratory have improved the metrics for X-ray and neutron analysis of fl…
Spectroscopy in the palm of your hand
Added: 25 Apr 2013
Penn State is planning to convert a mobile phone into a spectrometer for point-of-care screening.
A new class of molecular probes for fluorescence microscopy
Added: 24 Apr 2013
Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed fluorescent reporters for fluorescence m…
Technique reveals dynamics of bound protein waters
Added: 22 Apr 2013
Temperature-dependent radiolysis and mass spectroscopy have helped unveil the dynamics of bound pro…
AFM helps unravel secrets of the gut
Added: 19 Apr 2013
A technique based on atomic force microscopy has been developed to help read information encoded in…
Microfluidic device separates non-spherical bioparticles
Added: 18 Apr 2013
World’s first microfluidic device to effectively separate non-spherical bioparticles has been devel…
Improved production technique for membranes
Added: 16 Apr 2013
Finnish researchers have developed a novel membrane production technique to improve water filtratio…
Scientists create functional kidney in the lab
Added: 15 Apr 2013
Massachusetts General team develops implantable, bioengineered rat kidney.
Synchrotron advances understanding of protein structure
Added: 12 Apr 2013
The ALBA Synchrotron has been used for first time as a microscope to determine protein structure.
Synthetic tissues built using a 3D printer
Added: 11 Apr 2013
3D printers could be used to create materials with several of the properties of living tissues, acc…
Measuring nanomaterial structure under high pressures
Added: 10 Apr 2013
Scientists have made a major advance in measuring the structure of nanomaterials under extremely hi…
Adhesive differences enable stem cell separations
Added: 9 Apr 2013
A novel separation process could expand production of stem cells generated through cell reprogrammi…
Watching nanometer fluid flow
Added: 8 Apr 2013
MIT researchers have discovered that nanowires can lift liquids as effectively as tubes.
Electrophoresis technique could identify diseases earlier
Added: 2 Apr 2013
Scientists have developed a novel technique that could be used in blood tests to detect a range of …
Tenfold boost in ability to pinpoint proteins
Added: 20 Mar 2013
A novel colour-coding method has enabled researchers to illuminate 100 biomarkers.
World’s most extraordinary materials at the Institute of Making
Added: 15 Mar 2013
The Institute of Making is set to open its doors at UCL providing a permanent home to the Materials…
Energy-momentum spectroscopy could improve optical devices
Added: 8 Mar 2013
A novel spectroscopic method could provide key insights into how light is emitted from layered nano…
Low-energy technique separates complex mixtures
Added: 5 Mar 2013
Liverpool University has developed a novel separation technique using synthesised porous cage molec…
