Highlights
Protein Engineering
Fighting inflammation in multiple mammals
21 October 2014An antibody that blocks immune signaling offers a promising research tool and potential therapeutic agent
Heat-assisted Magnetic Reordering
Seed first, heat later for better writing
21 October 2014A new technique for heat-assisted magnetic recording media promises improved writeability for next-generation hard drives
Upconversion
Dynamic duo to fight crime and cancer
21 October 2014Miniature two-color barcodes have the potential to combat forgery and track cancerous cells
Sustainable Chemistry
From bygones to nylons
21 October 2014An efficient catalytic process converts sugary biomass into a renewable feedstock for polymer production
Magnesium Alloy
Elements of successful connections
7 October 2014Element-by-element tracking of laser processing reveals how metallic alloys reorganize during microscale laser melting processes
Sonoporation
A safe way to manipulate immune cells
7 October 2014An optimized technique allows B cells to be transfected with extraneous DNA without the use of viruses
Pharmaceutical Crystallization
Polymorphic purity
7 October 2014Surface chemistry controls the selective nucleation of crystal polymorphs of a pharmaceutical drug
Reproduction
Poised for reproduction
7 October 2014The 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 2014Targeted 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 2014A dry powder inhaler formulation provides excellent protection against pneumonia-causing bacteria
Antibodies
Monkey antibodies help fight virus
23 September 2014Details of monkey antibodies against chikungunya virus could help to fight the disease in humans
Tumor Detection
Targeting tumors with sound and vision
23 September 2014Dual-action chemical agents improve a high-resolution and noninvasive way to detect cancer
Wound Healing
Healing with hydrogels
23 September 2014Nanofibrous hydrogels applied to burn wounds can accelerate healing and enhance the regeneration of skin tissue
