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'Cell assay on a chip': solid results from simple means

(PhysOrg.com) -- The great artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci once said that "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) research engineer Javier Atencia ...

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New technology allows scientists to watch cancer cells in action at unprecedented resolution

A photograph of a polar bear in captivity, no matter how sharp the resolution, can never reveal as much about behavior as footage of that polar bear in its natural habitat. The behavior of cells and molecules can prove even ...

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Handheld device for doing blood tests moves closer to medical use

Scientists are reporting a key advance in efforts to develop a handheld device that could revolutionize the complete blood cell count (CBC), one of the most frequently performed blood tests used to diagnose ...

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Forensic research extends detection of cyanide poisoning

Researchers have found a new biomarker for cyanide poisoning, which may extend its detection window in death investigations by weeks if not months.

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Genes linked to cancer could be easier to detect with liquid lasers

Using a liquid laser, University of Michigan researchers have developed a better way to detect the slight genetic mutations that might predispose a person to a particular type of cancer or other diseases.

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MSU technology spin-out company to market portable biohazard detection

A new company formed around Michigan State University nanotechnology promises to move speedy detection of deadly pathogens and toxins from the laboratory directly to the field.

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Of microchemistry and molecules: Electronic microfluidic device synthesizes biocompatible probes

(PhysOrg.com) -- Microfluidic chemistry is fast gaining popularity – and for good reason: In addition to allowing highly-precise reaction control, micro-reactions often exhibit higher yield and proceed ...

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New standard for vitamin D testing to ensure accurate test results

At a time of increasing concern about low vitamin D levels in the world's population and increased use of blood tests for the vitamin, scientists are reporting development of a much-needed reference material ...

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Scientists devise new imaging technique for analysis of biological samples

(PhysOrg.com) -- When trying to understand how cells respond to toxins, scientists want to do as little sample preparation as possible. Preparing these cells by immersing them in chemicals or drying them out ...

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Chemists unlock potential target for drug development

A receptor found on blood platelets whose importance as a potential pharmaceutical target has long been questioned may in fact be fruitful in drug testing, according to new research from Michigan State University ...

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Infrared detector unmasks cocaine addicts

A research group at ETH Zurich is currently developing an infrared measuring technique to enable the detection of cocaine and its metabolites in saliva. The initial steps towards a portable measuring device ...

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C60 SIMS FTICR MS raises bar for mass accuracy, resolving power

In biology, what molecules are located where dictates much about how any biological system functions.

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Clearing a potential road block to bisabolane: Key enzyme structure identified

(PhysOrg.com) -- The recent discovery that bisabolane, a member of the terpene class of chemical compounds used in fragrances and flavorings, holds high promise as a biosynthetic alternative to D2 diesel fuel ...

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The next big step toward atom-specific dynamical chemistry

(PhysOrg.com) -- For Ali Belkacem of Berkeley Lab’s Chemical Sciences Division, “What is chemistry?” is not a rhetorical question.

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Fingerprinting uranium: X-rays identify mobile, stationary forms of atomic pollutant

(PhysOrg.com) -- Determining if uranium will zip through the soil or not is easier now, thanks to scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of North Texas. Dr. Eugene Ilton and ...

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New detectors could provide easy visual identification of toxins or pathogens

Researchers at MIT have developed a new way of revealing the presence of specific chemicals — whether toxins, disease markers, pathogens or explosives. The system visually signals the presence of a target ...

New test could help track down and prosecute terrorists who use nerve gas and other agents

Scientists are reporting development of a first-of-its-kind technology that could help law enforcement officials trace the residues from terrorist attacks involving nerve gas and other chemical agents back ...

A good nose: Researchers decipher interaction of fragrances and olfactory receptors

Banana, mango or apricot - telling these smells apart is no problem for the human nose. How the olfactory organ distinguishes such similar smells has been uncovered by an interdisciplinary team of German researchers at the ...

Neutrons answer shampoo formulation puzzle

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the Institut Laue-Langevin have used neutrons to solve a long-standing mystery about the surface properties of polyelectrolyte/surfactant mixtures, such as those used in many ...

Marzipan Santas, elves and stollen: Real deal or cheap fakes?

With the December holidays a peak season for indulging in marzipan, scientists are reporting development of a new test that can tell the difference between the real thing — a pricey but luscious paste made from ground ...

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Sleep breathing machine shows clear benefits in children with sleep apnea

India's global pharmacy role threatened by EU pact

Metastatic breast cancer hitches a free ride from the immune system

US video game sales fall 34 percent in January

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A novel method for simultaneously measuring blood pressure and arterial stiffness

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Imaging instruction: Researchers produce 'primer' to guide the use of STORM

(PhysOrg.com) -- Though it was quickly adopted by the scientific community, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and of Physics Xiaowei Zhuang worried that researchers using the system of technology ...

Tear drops may rival blood drops in testing blood sugar in diabetes

Scientists are reporting development and successful laboratory testing of an electrochemical sensor device that has the potential to measure blood sugar levels from tears instead of blood — an advance ...

Fast new test for terrible form of food poisoning

Scientists are reporting development of a fast, reliable new test that could help people avoid a terrible type of food poisoning that comes from eating fish tainted with a difficult-to-detect toxin from marine ...

Discovering oil at micro level

(PhysOrg.com) -- Getting trapped oil out of porous layers of sandstone and limestone is a tricky and costly operation for energy exploration companies the world over. But now, University of Alberta researchers ...

Researchers suspend, image single DNA molecules

(PhysOrg.com) -- Studying chemical modifications in the chromosomes of cells is akin to searching for changes in coiled spaghetti. Scientists at Cornell have figured out how to stretch out tangled strands ...


Breastfeeding protects against asthma up to six years of age

Study finds stress hormones fluctuate with mood during pregnancy

Humans may have helped the decline of African rainforests 3000 years ago

Japan scientist makes 'Avatar' robot

Protein libraries in a snap

Miami battling invasion of giant African snails

Sleep breathing machine shows clear benefits in children with sleep apnea

India's global pharmacy role threatened by EU pact

Metastatic breast cancer hitches a free ride from the immune system

US video game sales fall 34 percent in January

Fighting crimes against biodiversity: How to catch a killer weed

A novel method for simultaneously measuring blood pressure and arterial stiffness

Study finds massively parallel sequencing can detect fetal aneuploidies, including Down syndrome

Neurologic improvement detected in rats receiving stem cell transplant

NASA budget will axe Mars deal with Europe: scientists

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