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Heat-sink Layer

Seed first, heat later for better writing

21 October 2014

A new technique for heat-assisted magnetic recording media promises improved writeability for next-generation hard drives

Microrod

Dynamic duo to fight crime and cancer

21 October 2014

Miniature two-color barcodes have the potential to combat forgery and track cancerous cells

Sustainable Chemistry

From bygones to nylons

21 October 2014

An efficient catalytic process converts sugary biomass into a renewable feedstock for polymer production

Quantum

Quantum effects bridge the gap

21 October 2014

Quantum effects in nanometer-scale metallic structures provide a platform for combining molecular electronics and plasmonics

Developmental Biology

Viral remnants are ‘facilitators’ not ‘fossils’

21 October 2014

Once considered ‘junk’, certain virus-derived genomic elements have now been shown to actively regulate important developmental processes

Surface Chemistry

Polymorphic purity

7 October 2014

Surface chemistry controls the selective nucleation of crystal polymorphs of a pharmaceutical drug

Reproduction

Poised for reproduction

7 October 2014

The DNA of stem cells that mature into sperm stands ready to express factors required for reproduction and early development

Theranostics

Imaging and treatment in one light switch

7 October 2014

Targeted nanoparticles that combine imaging with two different therapies could attack cancer and other conditions

Institute Of Chemical And Engineering Sciences (ICES)

A double blast to ward off pneumonia

7 October 2014

A dry powder inhaler formulation provides excellent protection against pneumonia-causing bacteria

Magnesium Alloy

Elements of successful connections

7 October 2014

Element-by-element tracking of laser processing reveals how metallic alloys reorganize during microscale laser melting processes

Microbubbles

A safe way to manipulate immune cells

7 October 2014

An optimized technique allows B cells to be transfected with extraneous DNA without the use of viruses

Plasmonics

Colorful nanoprobes make a simple test

23 September 2014

Gold nanoparticles linked to single-stranded DNA create a simple but versatile genetic testing kit

Nanocomposite

Nanocomposites toughen up

23 September 2014

An alternative fabrication route improves the properties of aluminum-based nanocomposites with great potential for vehicles of the future

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