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Holley to operate UALR's Nanotechnology Center

After more than 20 years with the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, Mildred Holley, manager of technology programs at the Arkansas Small Business Technology Development Center, is the new operations director of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock?s Nanotechnology Center.

Aug 7th, 2009

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Protein unfolding is key for understanding blood clot mechanics

Fibrin, the chief ingredient of blood clots, is a remarkably versatile polymer. On one hand, it forms a network of fibers -- a blood clot -- that stems the loss of blood at an injury site while remaining pliable and flexible. On the other hand, fibrin provides a scaffold for thrombi, clots that block blood vessels and cause tissue damage, leading to cardiovascular disease. The answer is a process known as protein unfolding.

Aug 7th, 2009

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Neue Werkzeuge mit DNA

Wissenschaftler der TU Muenchen und der Harvard University haben neue Werkzeuge entwickelt, um aus kurzen DNA-Molekuelen Strukturen mit komplexen Windungen und Kruemmungen zu formen.

Aug 7th, 2009

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Registration for 2009 UK NanoForum now open

In its fourth year running, this year's annual UK NanoForum and Emerging Technologies 2009 comprises a two-day conference and exhibition bringing over 100 senior international delegates and 350 UK delegates together to network and identify potential business and collaboration opportunities.

Aug 7th, 2009

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DOE awards $377 million in funding for 46 energy frontier research centers

In a major effort to accelerate the scientific breakthroughs needed to build a new 21st-century energy economy, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the delivery of $377 million in funding for 46 new multi-million-dollar Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) located at universities, national laboratories, nonprofit organizations, and private firms across the nation.

Aug 6th, 2009

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