Highlights
Chromosomes
Markers for lymphoma
2 August 2011Two genetic variants on chromosome 6 are associated with lymphoma
Institute Of Medical Biology (IMB)
More than skin deep
2 August 2011Self-healing skin cancer and Loeys–Dietz syndrome are caused by mutations in the same gene
Waveguides
Bright prospects
2 August 2011A silicon chip with integrated laser and optical grating offers new possibilities for telecommunications
Fullerene
Perfect graphene dots
19 July 2011Spherical carbon molecules can make perfectly formed quantum dots
Environment
Taking the direct approach
19 July 2011It is possible to chemically fix waste carbon dioxide gas onto organic molecules without the need for transition metal catalysts
Plasmonics
A closer look
19 July 2011The combination of transmission electron microscopy and electron energy-loss spectroscopy allows for the study of surface plasmon resonance in nanostructures
Imaging
Spotting abdominal lesions
19 July 2011A heat-responsive imaging device can pinpoint the exact location of abnormal tissues in the digestive tract
Imaging
Many ways to reach out
19 July 2011Time-lapse imaging reveals how cells get a feel for their environment
Imaging
How malaria gets into the brain
19 July 2011The mechanism by which malaria parasites accumulate in the brain and other deep tissues of model mice has been identified
Brain
Preventing signal overload
5 July 2011Cellular trafficking modulates levels of a brain protein associated with a variety of neurological disorders
Chemistry
Bubble chemistry
5 July 2011The intense energy released by collapsing bubbles in a microfluidic chip could help speed up chemical reactions
Catalysts
Getting nickel back
5 July 2011The recycling spent nickel catalysts could be both profitable and environmentally friendly
Stem Cells
Reprogramming with synthetic proteins
5 July 2011Genetically engineered proteins can be used to revert cells back to their undifferentiated state
