Like a band of detectives surveying the movement of a criminal, researchers using photographic technology have caught at least one culprit in the act.
Mar 15th, 2010
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Repair proteins appear to efficiently scan the genome for errors by jumping like fleas between DNA molecules, sliding along the strands, and perhaps pausing at suspicious spots.
Mar 15th, 2010
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Could lead to even stronger synthetic materials.
Mar 14th, 2010
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MIT scientists record first microscopic images showing deadly effects of AMPs.
Mar 14th, 2010
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Using a novel light activation technique, Scripps Research Institute scientists have been able to turn molecules with only a modest ability to fight specific proteins into virtual protein destroyers.
Mar 14th, 2010
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In 1908, the German physicist Gustav Mie came up with an elegant set of equations to describe the interaction of electromagnetic waves with a spherical metal particle. The theory has been a touchstone ever since for researchers seeking to quantify how nanoscale plasmonic particles scatter radiation.
Mar 13th, 2010
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A team of scientists at Washington University in St. Louis is currently working on a magic bullet for cancer, a disease whose treatments are notoriously indiscriminate and nonspecific. But their bullets are gold rather than silver. Literally.
Mar 12th, 2010
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The MIT Clean Energy Prize (MIT CEP) organizing team today announced 24 semi-finalist teams that will compete for a $200,000 grand prize provided by NSTAR and the United States Department of Energy to be awarded on May 11, 2010 for the most innovative clean energy solution.
Mar 12th, 2010
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The forum 'Innovations for Industry' is, with more than 60 international speeches during five days, the biggest industry forum for applied micro- and nanotechnology. Numerous companies from all over the world will present their latest technologies and applications at the MicroNanoTec/HANNOVER MESSE from April 19 - 23.
Mar 12th, 2010
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The workshop not only focused on the two major research themes, nano-photonics and bio-photonics, but also discussed the future biomedical collaborations between University of Washington (UW) and National Cheng Kung University (NCKU).
Mar 12th, 2010
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The SPring-8 synchrotron opens the door to study the nonlinear interaction of high-intensity x-rays with matter.
Mar 12th, 2010
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Bruno Scrosati and Jusef Hassoun at the University of Rome have now developed a highly promising approach to a new variety of lithium-ion battery.
Mar 12th, 2010
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NAIT's new Nanotechnology Systems diploma - the first such diploma in Canada is launching in September 2010.
Mar 12th, 2010
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Northeastern University pharmaceutical sciences professor Mansoor Amiji is leading interdisciplinary research into nanotechnology-based methods of drug delivery that could provide breakthroughs in treating diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia and HIV/AIDS.
Mar 12th, 2010
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created a molecular image of a system that moves electrons between proteins in cells. The achievement is a breakthrough for biology and could provide insights to minimize energy loss in other systems, from nanoscale devices to moving electricity around the country.
Mar 11th, 2010
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Emory University chemists have developed the most potent homogeneous catalyst known for water oxidation, considered a crucial component for generating clean hydrogen fuel using only water and sunlight.
Mar 11th, 2010
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