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Synthetic cell membrane marks another step towards creation of fully artificial life forms
The cell membrane is one of the most important characteristics of a cell because it separates the interior of all cells from the extracellular environment and controls the movement of substances ...
Sun 29 Jan 12 from Gizmag
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Report Analyzes Role of Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery
By Cameron Chai Research and Markets has declared the inclusion of a market report titled 'Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery 2011-2021' to its offering. The application of the principles of life...
Mon 30 Jan 12 from AZoNano
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NRC Report Calls for New Nano Safety Research Strategy
Despite billions of dollars spent on nanotechnology research and development over the past decade,...
Wed 25 Jan 12 from Science Now
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Scientists map one of life's molecular mysteries
All living organisms are made up of cells, behind these intricate life forms lie complex cellular processes that allow our bodies to function. Researchers working on protein secretion — ...
Thu 26 Jan 12 from PhysOrg
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System to deliver organ transplant drug -- without harmful side effects
A new system for delivering a drug to organ transplant patients, which could avoid the risk of harmful side effects, is being developed by scientists at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
Thu 26 Jan 12 from PhysOrg
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New fluorescent dyes highlight neuronal activity
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have created a new generation of fast-acting fluorescent dyes that optically highlight electrical activity in neuronal ...
Wed 25 Jan 12 from Medical Xpress
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Engineered bacteria effectively target tumors, enabling tumor imaging potential in mice
Tumor-targeted bioluminescent bacteria have been shown for the first time to provide accurate 3D images of tumors in mice, further advancing the potential for targeted cancer drug delivery, ...
Wed 25 Jan 12 from Medical Xpress
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'Worm speak' uses chemicals to communicate
(PhysOrg.com) -- A species of small, transparent roundworms have a highly evolved language in which they combine chemical fragments to create precise molecular messages that control social behavior, ...
Thu 26 Jan 12 from PhysOrg
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Blog - Electron Holography Produces First Image Of A Single Protein
A non-destructive method for imaging single proteins could help solve one of the biggest challenges in biology
Tue 24 Jan 12 from MIT Technology Review
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Nano form of titanium dioxide can be toxic to marine organisms
The Bren School-based authors of a study published Jan. 20 in the journal PLoS ONE have observed toxicity to marine organisms resulting from exposure to a nanoparticle that had not previously ...
Tue 24 Jan 12 from PhysOrg
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