Highlights
Cataract
Computers aid cataract detection
28 September 2010An automated system significantly improves the grading objectivity and accuracy in cataract diagnosis
Cancer Biology
Regulatory dysfunction spells trouble
28 September 2010Discovery of the mechanism regulating the expression of an enzyme implicated in human cancer could open new avenues for treatment
Silicon
A step in the right direction
14 September 2010Silicon-based microfluidic devices that make use of a stepwise junction can deliver droplets of various sizes
Nanotubes
Super clean glass
14 September 2010Functionalized titania nanotubes make short work of pollutants on glass surfaces
Stem Cells
Driving differentiation
14 September 2010Mysterious molecules called lncRNA direct the fate of stem cells in the early mouse embryo
P53
A pause that refreshes
14 September 2010Pre-treatment with a cell division-blocking drug protects healthy cells from the devastating effects of chemotherapy
CMOS
The power of heat
14 September 2010Thermoelectric generators made using modern micromachining technology can convert waste heat into microwatts of electrical power
Metabolic Engineering
Clearing a hurdle
14 September 2010Efficient production of glycoprotein drugs to treat anemia and other disorders comes a step closer via genetic engineering
Thermoelectrics
Unearthing hidden ‘talent’
31 August 2010Two oxides show strong thermoelectric properties despite being metallic
Nanoparticles
Color-coding hormone tricksters
31 August 2010Gold nanoparticles power a quick and colorful method to detect protein–DNA interactions with nucleotide-specific sensitivity
Genetics
On the trail of an elusive tumor
31 August 2010A large-scale genomic analysis yields insights into a cancer that disproportionately affects individuals from southern China
Electronics
Silicon steps up
31 August 2010Silicon-based photonic circuits achieve data transmission capabilities sufficient for next-generation devices
Virology
Flying under the radar
31 August 2010A virus, dormant for two decades, re-emerges after evolving to evade its host’s natural defenses
