Computers aid cataract detection 28 September 2010 An automated system significantly improves the grading objectivity and accuracy in cataract diagnosis
On the trail of bacterial saboteurs 28 September 2010 A previously unidentified bacterial protein variant gums up the gears of a last-resort cellular suicide mechanism
Out of the loop 28 September 2010 Molecular dynamics simulations show why scientists have failed to generate an active form of the protein kinase PAK1
A head-to-head comparison 28 September 2010 Hard disk drives could cram ten terabits of data per square inch of area using a new read head design
Composition of functions 28 September 2010 Compositional tuning proves to be an effective approach for the fabrication of semiconductor nanocrystals with novel optical functions
A brighter society 28 September 2010 New optical and lighting technologies are set to revolutionize the IT and telecommunications industries
The power of heat 14 September 2010 Thermoelectric generators made using modern micromachining technology can convert waste heat into microwatts of electrical power
Driving differentiation 14 September 2010 Mysterious molecules called lncRNA direct the fate of stem cells in the early mouse embryo
Super clean glass 14 September 2010 Functionalized titania nanotubes make short work of pollutants on glass surfaces
A step in the right direction 14 September 2010 Silicon-based microfluidic devices that make use of a stepwise junction can deliver droplets of various sizes
Clearing a hurdle 14 September 2010 Efficient production of glycoprotein drugs to treat anemia and other disorders comes a step closer via genetic engineering
A pause that refreshes 14 September 2010 Pre-treatment with a cell division-blocking drug protects healthy cells from the devastating effects of chemotherapy
One-shot spots 31 August 2010 A single laser pulse is sufficient to fabricate nanostructures suitable for microelectronic devices