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Water, water everywhere – but is it essential to life?

Proteins are large organic molecules that are vital to every living thing, allowing us to convert food into energy, supply oxygen to our blood and muscles, and drive our immune systems. Since ...

Fri 13 Apr 12 from Phys.org

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Energy dissipation from vibrating gold nanoparticle strongly influenced by surrounding environment

Metal nanoparticles could play a key role in next-generation light detectors, optical circuits, and cancer therapies. For these future technologies to be realized, it is important to understand ...

Thu 12 Apr 12 from Phys.org

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Chemists distinguish between gunshot residue from various firearms

Analytical technique could lead to better crime scene investigation

Fri 6 Apr 12 from ScienceNews

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DNA nanorobot could offer targeted treatment of cancer

We've seen various experimental approaches that aim to increase the efficacy of chemotherapy while also reducing its damaging side effects by specifically targeting cancer cells. The latest ...

Mon 20 Feb 12 from Gizmag

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Nanotechnology, DNA sequencing, and personalized medicine

Artist’s conception of a nanopore drilled into a layer of graphene to speed up DNA sequencing. One of the greatest promises of near-term nanotechnoloogy is cheaper DNA sequencing to speed ...

Mon 20 Feb 12 from Nanodot

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Hairy limbs keep bed bugs at bay

Hairier skin may be the key to avoiding being bitten by bed bugs, claim Sheffield academics.

Thu 15 Dec 11 from BBC News

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A Possible Treatment for a Deadly Food Poisoning Toxin

Shiga toxin is ...

Fri 20 Jan 12 from Discover Magazine

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Fabulous Fizz: How Bubbles Make Champagne Burst With Flavor

Scientists have found another reason why the fizz in a glass of champagne ...

Tue 29 Sep 09 from Discover Magazine

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Glucose Meter Can Detect Cocaine, Uranium in Blood

Creative chemistry lets an inexpensive, off-the-shelf meter measure a variety of medically important targets. Researchers have shown that an off-the-shelf glucose meter can be used to test blood ...

Tue 26 Jul 11 from MIT Technology Review

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Scientist Smackdown: Can Nanoparticles Damage Human DNA?

“Nanoparticles can cause DNA damage across a cellular ...

Mon 9 Nov 09 from Discover Magazine

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