Highlights
Institute Of Chemical And Engineering Sciences (ICES)
Reversal of fortune
13 September 2011Reverse engineering materials with a rapid, non-destructive laser-based technique can aid the fight against counterfeits
Simulation
Demystifying natural hierarchy
13 September 2011A model that relates multi-level organization and mechanical properties of biomaterials could guide the design of artificial composites
Antennas
Wireless liberation
13 September 2011New ceramic chip antennas offer better performance and reliability for wireless applications using unlicensed spectrum
Technology
The vibration that smoothes
13 September 2011Vibration-assisted milling can lead to higher-quality surfaces
T-cells
Many ways to fight infection
30 August 2011T cells use a multi-pronged approach to promote an inflammatory counterattack against infectious threats
Assay
Under the ‘scope
30 August 2011A new microarray is so sensitive that it can detect 300 copies of microRNA in a one-microliter sample
Stem Cells
Stem cell signaling
30 August 2011Tyrosine phosphorylation profiles illuminate the molecular basis of self-renewal in human embryonic stem cells
Nanomaterials
Copying geckos’ toes
30 August 2011Simple templating technology allows researchers to stamp out materials that mimic the adhesive properties of gecko toes
Silicon
Better solar cells around the corner
30 August 2011Design optimization could help maximize the power conversion efficiency of thin-film silicon solar cells
Fabrication
An ear for the cutting edge
30 August 2011Acoustic sensors that identify tool wear problems before they occur promise to reduce downtime in manufacturing
Gene Therapy
A fix for fragile skin
16 August 2011Adding back a gene that is missing in cells from patients with skin fragility disorders restores the cells’ normal response to stress
Cancer
Raman probes for cancer diagnostics
16 August 2011A combinatorial approach speeds up the discovery of highly sensitive probes for detecting cancer
Cells
Learning through interaction
16 August 2011Vaccine development could be aided by increased understanding of the physical interactions between immune cells
