Advanced protection for plastic electronics
28 October 2009
Flexible electronic devices are now even more likely thanks to a major new investment in Tera-Barrier Films' revolutionary protective technology.
Archive
Results for 2009
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Systems Biomedicine: Concepts and Perspectives
28 October 2009
A new book by A*STAR's Edison Liu and Douglas Lauffenburger of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology explores systems complexity in biomedical research.
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Focus on silicon nanowires: When is ultrathin too thin?
28 October 2009
Theoretical studies suggest that silicon nanowires shorter than 3 nm lose their intrinsic electronic characteristics when incorporated between metal electrodes
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Focus on silicon nanowires: Watching the heart
28 October 2009
A sensor made from silicon nanowires could warn doctors when a patient is at risk of a heart attack
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Immunology: Calling in reinforcements
28 October 2009
A protein known for its role in antiviral defense works behind the scenes steering immune cell development and activity
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Human genetics: Old before their time
28 October 2009
A seemingly innocuous metabolic enzyme may play a key role in bringing about premature aging
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Nanodevices: Molecular machines shift into gear
28 October 2009
Construction of the world’s smallest controllable gear sets the stage for new nanoscale mechanical devices
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Therapeutic nanoparticles: Combating fatal brain infections
28 October 2009
Custom-built antimicrobial peptides can cross the blood–brain barrier and destroy harmful bacteria and fungi
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Immunotherapy: Arming the body against liver cancer
11 November 2009
Immune cells that target tumors can be boosted in chronic hepatitis B sufferers
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Electron-beam lithography: Fine-lined patterns refined
11 November 2009
High-resolution patterns for miniaturizing devices can be achieved using modified fabrication materials
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Micro-machining: At the cutting edge
11 November 2009
Experiments with a tiny diamond cutting tool reveal how different materials respond to micro-machining
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Stem cells: Maintaining ‘arrested development’
11 November 2009
Embryonic stem cells keep their developmental options open with help from two recently identified genes
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Stem cells: A new part of the program
11 November 2009
A novel transcription factor can facilitate the reprogramming of somatic cells into stem cells
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Chemistry: Side by side by synthesis
11 November 2009
Nitrogen atom-directed ortho-lithiation aids preparation of anti-HIV drug
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Nanocrystal synthesis: Breaking down barriers
25 November 2009
Creating ultrasmall particles with multiple functionalities becomes easier thanks to a new extraction procedure
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Cell biology: Turning back the clock
25 November 2009
A key signaling pathway in mammals forces cells in diverse tissues to ‘act their age’
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Graphene: Edgy mechanics
25 November 2009
The electronic properties of graphene ribbons are strongly dependent on the atomic structures at the ribbon's edge
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Speech processing: Vocal fingerprints
25 November 2009
More secure voice identification systems could stem from an improved algorithm for comparing speech patterns
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Biomimetic structures: Butterfly light
25 November 2009
Patterned surfaces mimicking the nano-scale structure of butterfly wings can produce impressive optical effects
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Small molecule imaging: Dyeing for diabetes
25 November 2009
Discovery of the first small fluorescent probe for a pancreatic hormone could shed light on pancreatic diseases
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Data storage: Sliding touchdown
09 December 2009
Higher density recording to increase the storage capacity of hard disk drives inches a step closer
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Immunology: Standing out in a crowd
09 December 2009
Surface features enable efficient purification of cells that help thwart autoimmunity and prevent tissue graft rejection
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Surface engineering: Imprinted cleanliness
09 December 2009
A laser-patterned template could enable self-cleaning surfaces to be grown over large areas at low cost
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Medical imaging: Pin-sized probes
09 December 2009
The smallest optical probe to date could provide real-time images of living tissues inside the body
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Genomics: Non-linear thinking
09 December 2009
Chromosomal looping enables genome-wide ‘remote control’ of transcription, and may help coordinate activity from multiple genes
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Dengue fever: epidemic ignited by environmental conditions
09 December 2009
Findings from an intensive genomic study contradict the conventional explanation—viral mutation—as the cause of dengue fever outbreaks
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Stem cells: Differentiate or die
23 December 2009
An antibody that selectively kills off undifferentiated stem cells may improve their clinical usefulness
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Biochemistry: Finding the off switch
23 December 2009
Genetic evidence reveals that an enzyme that deactivates signaling pathways is associated with inflammation and cancer
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DNA detection: Color by nanoparticles
23 December 2009
Using a precise and fast nanoparticle-based technique, DNA detection by the naked eye is now possible
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A protein witnessing 30 years of evolution in cancer research
23 December 2009
Cancer-suppressor protein p53 has undergone dramatic shifts in understanding over the past 30 years, but now scientists are entering a new era in the development of novel p53-based therapies.
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Physical chemistry: Synchronized scrutiny
23 December 2009
A combination of analytical techniques can trace the real-time progression of simultaneous chemical reactions
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Wireless communication: Clear forecasts
23 December 2009
High-quality signal predictions boost the bandwidth of wireless networks
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Bioimaging: Keeping an eye on cancer
23 December 2009
Bioluminescence imaging allows real-time monitoring of cancer spreading through the body