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Nanotube Coating Meshes with Living Cells
28.8.2006 | Press monitoring
Using a polymer coating that mimics part of a cell’s outer membrane, a team of investigators at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a versatile method for targeting carbon nanotubes to specific types of cells. This new coating could spur the development of new anticancer agents that rely on the unique physical characteristics of...
Researchers explore nanotechnology as diagnostic and treatment tool
28.8.2006 | Press monitoring
Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the way things are constructed -- from stain resistant clothing to stronger, yet lighter tennis rackets. However, the biggest impact of nanotechnology in the future is expected to be in the healthcare industry.
A genetic ID card to certify the quality of Andalusian goat’s cheese
26.8.2006 | Press monitoring
The study of the Department of Microbiology of the UGR, under the supervision of Professor Manuel Martínez Bueno, intends to characterize the bacterial strains in the home-produced cheeses Cueva de la Magahá and Montefrieño (Granada), as well as from Aracena (Huelva).
Longevity genes fight back at cancer
26.8.2006 | Press monitoring
Long-lived worms hint at new ways to tackle tumours.
Researchers seek to solve mystery of natural HIV control
26.8.2006 | Press monitoring
In search of new vaccine strategies, study will examine genetics, immune systems of those able to suppress viral replication
Waterproof rice gene identified
26.8.2006 | Press monitoring
Scientists say they have identified a gene that will allow rice plants to survive being completely submerged in water for up to two weeks.
Test to detect Bayer GMO rice could cost $300: USDA
25.8.2006 | Press monitoring
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Each test to determine whether commercial rice has traces of an unapproved biotech strain could cost as much as $300, but it is uncertain who will pay for the testing, U.S. Agriculture Department said on Friday.
Advances in biosensing technologies
25.8.2006 | Press monitoring
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive, optical bio-molecule sensor that can distinguish between bio-molecules based on the variation to the light intensity of light due to the change in the path of coupled input light. The variation to the coupled light intensity and path is dependant on the nature of the bio-molecule and the density of...
New guidelines help sort out HIV drug maze
25.8.2006 | Press monitoring
TORONTO (Reuters) - Simpler drug combinations can control the AIDS virus well, researchers said on Sunday in several reports that will help in trying to mix and match nearly two dozen different HIV drugs in lifesaving cocktails.
New test predicts if lung cancer will spread
25.8.2006 | Press monitoring
BOSTON (Reuters) - Researchers say they have developed a test that can predict with near certainty whether the most common form of lung cancer will return after surgery.
