Archive for the 'Biotech' Category



RNAi Drug for Cholesterol

Monday, August 11th, 2008
RNA interference shows promise in reducing cholesterol in animals.

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Genealogy Gets More Precise

Sunday, August 10th, 2008
Rapidly growing databases enable a more complete picture of one’s ancestry.

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An Artificial Pancreas

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
A device that reads glucose levels and delivers insulin may be close at hand.

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The Brain Unmasked

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
New imaging technologies reveal the intricate architecture of the brain, creating a blueprint of its connectivity.

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Spit Sensor Spots Oral Cancer

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
An ultrasensitive optical protein sensor analyzes saliva.

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Pressure-Sensing Contact Lenses

Monday, August 4th, 2008
A tiny electrical circuit built into contact lenses may provide 24-hour monitoring for glaucoma.

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Patient-Matched Stem Cells

Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Scientists have created stem cells from an ALS patient using a new reprogramming method.

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Controlling a Gut Bot’s Position

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
A swallowable robot can be stuck and unstuck to a spot on command.

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New Drugs Mimic Exercise

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Compounds boost endurance and allow mice to run for substantially longer.

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Tiny $10 Microscope

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
A high-resolution, lens-free microscope fits on a dime-size chip.

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