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New super-efficient power system
A super-efficient micro-power system that has the potential to power, heat and cool homes is being developed in the UK. Read on >>
Ancient manuscripts' origins revealed by DNA
Thousands of manuscripts produced in medieval times still exist, but scholars have long bickered over when and where most of these works came into being. Now North Carolina State University professor Timothy Stinson is revealing their origins with DNA.
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Magnetic Nanoparticles - A bright future in medicine
Whether it's magnetic nanoparticles (mNPs) commanding an army of white blood cells to invade a deadly tumor's territory, or their use to target specific nerve channels and induce a heartbeat, mNPs have come a long way in the last decade.
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Measuring gene activity in real time
In a new study researchers have invented a system for monitoring fruit fly gene expression even while the flies are zipping around inside their cages. Read on >>
Human hair as plant food?
Human hair waste provides nutrients for container plants, a new study says. Read on >>
Synthetic mother of pearl
Scientists have created an artificial mother of pearl by mimicking the natural substance found in seashells. It may be the strongest ceramic ever produced. Read on >>
New nanotech sensor spots toxins in single living cells
MIT scientists have produced a new nanotech sensor that can detect cancer-relevant molecules within single living cells. The sensors, made of carbon nanotubes wrapped in DNA... Read on >>
Researchers discover structure of viral nanomotor
The atomic structure of a nanomotor that packages DNA into the head segment of the T4 virus during its assembly has been determined by researchers at Purdue University and The Catholic University of America. The finding may eventually lead to a new way to attack viruses. Read on >>
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