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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…
Microscopy techniques to benefit from a £25.5m funding
Added: 27 Feb 2013
Biomedical research in the UK is to benefit from a £25.5m cash injection to advance microscopy tech…
Chemical composition captured with nanoscale resolution
Added: 21 Feb 2013
A new spectroscopy technique can measure a material’s topography and chemical composition with nano…
A new theory on crystal formation
Added: 20 Feb 2013
Researchers believe they have answered some of the most important questions about the formation of …
Shining a light on viruses
Added: 19 Feb 2013
A new laboratory at Diamond Light Source will help advance research into serious viruses.
Deep sea search for novel antibiotics
Added: 15 Feb 2013
The PharmaSea project will focus on the commercialisation of bioactive compounds from marine organi…
Artificial atoms enable imaging of individual cells
Added: 13 Feb 2013
A new technique, similar to the MRI but with a much higher resolution and sensitivity, has the abil…
Molecular vibrations reveal secrets of scent
Added: 13 Feb 2013
Molecular vibrations, rather than molecular shape, give substances their distinct smell according t…
Unfolding of protein 'filmed' in atomic resolution
Added: 12 Feb 2013
Scientists have filmed the complex process of protein folding for the first time.
4D microscopy offers insights into nanostructures
Added: 11 Feb 2013
Caltech has developed a 4D microscope that captures motion of DNA structures in space and time.
Scientists identify 24 new genes for short-sightedness
Added: 11 Feb 2013
An international team of scientists led by King’s College London has discovered 24 new genes that c…
Characterising dynamic material
Added: 8 Feb 2013
A technique based on ptychography has made fluctuations inside of materials visible.
Modelling approach could improve imaging technologies
Added: 6 Feb 2013
Researchers are improving imaging techniques using a model-based iterative approach called MBIR.
