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When roots lose contact

When roots lose contact

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Plant roots can shrink as a result of water deficit and lose contact with the surrounding soil. This effect has been suspected for a long time, but has only now been demonstrated for a fact with the help of ...


Biosensor to help enlist cancer resistance fighters?

Biosensor to help enlist cancer resistance fighters?

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Oct 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A powerful new biosensor developed by European researchers will help identify cells in the immune system that actively suppress tumour growth, then put them to use. Enlisting the patient?s ...


Navigating in the ocean of molecules

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Aug 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Tracking down new active agents for cancer or malaria treatment could soon become easier - thanks to a computer program with which researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Dortmund aim to facilitate ...


Navigating in the ocean of molecules

Navigating in the ocean of molecules

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jul 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Tracking down new active agents for cancer or malaria treatment could soon become easier - thanks to a computer program with which researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology ...


Researchers Develop Wireless Method of Brain Stimulation

Researchers Develop Wireless Method of Brain Stimulation

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Mar 16, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (6) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new, wireless method of brain stimulation has the potential to activate specific regions of the brain or restore function to damaged or cut nerves, according to a study by Case Western Reserve ...