Targeting cancer stem cells 22 May 2012 Patented droplet microarray technology allows medical researchers to come to grips with rare cells
All tumor cells are not created equal 22 May 2012 The identification of a molecular pathway essential for the development and maintenance of tumor-initiating cells may prove invaluable to cancer treatment
Creating chaos 8 May 2012 A new microfluidic device can operate as a mixer or a valve, improving the efficiency of micro-scale laboratory apparatus
Switching to neurons 8 May 2012 Researchers identify a genetic switch that controls differentiation of embryonic stem cells into neural cells
A bit of progress 8 May 2012 A modified approach to fabrication of magnetic memory elements may lead to a new generation of stable, ultra-high-capacity hard drives
Joined at the hip 8 May 2012 Hybrid 'Janus' nanoparticles made from gold and titania have high catalytic activity and extraordinary durability
Guiding the immune response 8 May 2012 Uric acid released from dying cells is a key driver of autoimmune diseases
Forging new ties 24 April 2012 A*STAR and a UK-based biotech company join forces to develop leading-edge diagnostic devices based on silicon nanowire technology
Seeing eye to eye 24 April 2012 Enhanced image detection software offers greater accuracy and reliability for eye disease diagnostics
Peeling back the sheets 24 April 2012 Organic nanosheets peeled from porous polymer show potential as imaging and transport agents in biological applications
Perfecting the defect 24 April 2012 Simulations of defects inside copper point the way to making stronger metals
A cement for clever bones 24 April 2012 A new type of bone cement is unlikely to cause infection as it contains porous silica particles that slowly release antibiotics into the body