Different places, different rules 7 June 2011 Small molecules that bind one protein inside the test tube may or may not bind the same protein inside the living cell
A test for toxicity 7 June 2011 RoboTox is a robust and high-throughput platform for screening drugs and testing liver toxicity
Plasmonics on the grid 7 June 2011 Periodic structures in organic light-emitters can efficiently enhance and replenish surface plasmon waves
Double twist 7 June 2011 A silicon waveguide that converts the polarization mode of light could speed up the operation of photonic circuits
Keeping the heat on 7 June 2011 Better insulation makes phase-change memory work faster and more efficiently
Tightening the belt on tumor growth 24 May 2011 A newly identified molecular mechanism could lead to treatments to control cancer
Pillars of light 24 May 2011 Nanopillars significantly boost the power conversion efficiency of thin-film solar cells
The cause of joint pain 24 May 2011 Patients with chikungunya fever experience persistent joint pain because their body produces high amounts of pro-inflammatory cytokines
Chewing the fat 24 May 2011 Enzymes turn vegetable oils into fuel through a flexible two-step process
Size matters 24 May 2011 Variations in three genes can affect the size of the optic disc, a structure in the eye that is larger in individuals with visual dysfunction
In tune with the brain 24 May 2011 A new algorithm improves the way computers interpret readings of the brain’s electrical signals
Safeguarding air travel 24 May 2011 As aircraft and aerospace technology become increasingly complex, advanced maintenance and repair technologies are now more important than ever
Gut instincts 10 May 2011 Understanding the intimate connections between microbes and development could lead to better treatment of disease