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Micrscope probe-sharpening to improve imaging technology
Added: 10 Jul 2012
A simple new improvement to an essential microscope component has been developed to greatly improve…
Sea urchins hold vital genetic clues
Added: 9 Jul 2012
The purple sea urchin could help develop cures for diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer, scienti…
Amniotic fluid yields alternatives to embryonic stem cells
Added: 5 Jul 2012
Stem cells found in amniotic fluid can be transformed into a more versatile state similar to embryo…
'Trophy molecule' created by Nottingham scientists
Added: 3 Jul 2012
Experts at Nottingham University are the first to create a stable version of a ’trophy molecule’ th…
World's first virtual underground laboratory
Added: 28 Jun 2012
German researchers are developing the world’s first virtual underground research laboratory as part…
Biomarkers predict Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland | Added: 27 Jun 2012
Scientists from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, in collaboration with the University of E…
Scientists struggle with mathematical details
Added: 26 Jun 2012
A study at Bristol University suggests that scientists pay less attention to theories that are full…
Study helps control size of gold nanoparticles
North Carolina State University | Added: 19 Jun 2012
North Carolina State University researchers have shown that the “bulkiness” of molecules commonly u…
Mapping the healthy human microbiome
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Added: 14 Jun 2012
The first detailed studies describing the diversity, variety and function of microbes in humans hav…
Microscopy technologies to identify pollen grains
Illinois University | Added: 13 Jun 2012
Evaluation of microscopy techniques by Illinois University aims to help scientists better understan…
Porous material allows selective adsorption of carbon dioxide
Nottingham University | Added: 13 Jun 2012
A novel porous material that has unique carbon dioxide retention properties has been developed thro…
Researchers monitor self-assembly of proteins
Montreal University | Added: 12 Jun 2012
The reseach at Montreal University may help the development of methods to treat diseases at the nan…
ORNL microscopy reveals workings behind inexpensive catalyst
US Department of Energy | Added: 12 Jun 2012
A newly developed carbon nanotube material could help lower the cost of fuel cells and catalytic co…
Structure of bacterial chainmail discovered
BBSRC | Added: 11 Jun 2012
Scientists has uncovered the structure of the protective protein coat which surrounds many bacteria…
Microscopy technique provides better understanding of human tissue
North Carolina State University | Added: 8 Jun 2012
A novel microscopy technique can be used to improve the understanding of human tissue.
Flame research could spark advances in technology
UCL | Added: 8 Jun 2012
Chemists at UCL have discovered a new property of flames which allows them to control reactions at …
Biosensor detects one-billionth of a gram in minutes
University of New South Wales | Added: 4 Jun 2012
A new class of biosensor can detect exceptionally small traces of contaminants in liquids within 40…
Microreactor allows safer production of nitroglycerine
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft | Added: 30 May 2012
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT in Pfinztal have developed a me…
Swedish University develops chemical circuit
Link?ping University | Added: 29 May 2012
Linköping University has developed a chemical circuit that could help regulate and control the sign…
A simpler method of chemical replication
Caltech | Added: 29 May 2012
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed what they believe is…
