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Chemistry World February 1, 2008 Lewis Brindley |
Genetic Code Read Directly From RNA Scientists have directly read the genetic code from a single strand of RNA for the first time, using a combination of powerful microscopes and laser spectroscopy techniques.  |
IEEE Spectrum February 2008 Sarah Adee |
Dean Kamen's Luke Arm Prosthesis Readies for Clinical Trials DARPA may decide the fate of Dean Kamen's next-generation prosthetic arm.  |
IEEE Spectrum February 2008 Morgen E. Peck |
Untangling a New Breast Cancer Screening Technology An Australian company takes on a controversial technique to screen for breast cancer: X-raying hair.  |
Chemistry World January 31, 2008 John Bonner |
RNAi Scores Victory Against Crohn's Disease in Mice Thousands of people suffering from the debilitating gut condition Crohn's disease could experience relief from their symptoms through a technique that blocks production of a key protein in the inflammation process.  |
Chemistry World January 31, 2008 Michael Gross |
A DNA Crane for Molecular Building Sites Researchers in Germany have developed a DNA-based crane that can pick up molecules from a depot and deposit them precisely at a target site.  |
Chemistry World January 24, 2008 Jonathan Edwards |
Trio of Papers Cast Doubts on Osteoporosis Treatment Calcium isn't as effective or safe as previously thought, and millions of people may be taking unnecessary preventative treatments.  |
Chemistry World January 24, 2008 Victoria Gill |
Polymer Gel Could Prevent Skin Grafts Shrinking A gel that could prevent the painful and disfiguring contractions of skin grafts used to treat burns victims has been developed by UK scientists.  |
Reason January 2008 Ronald Bailey |
Buzz Kill Researchers have found an acute paralysis virus present in 96% of collapsed honeybee hives, dispelling theories of biotech crops and cell phones causing the insect's demise.  |
Fast Company February 1, 2008 Amy Feldman |
Artery, Heal Thyself Abbott's new absorbable stent could change heart surgery and revive a $5 billion business.  |
Fast Company February 1, 2008 Elizabeth Svoboda |
Fueling The Future The oil well of tomorrow may be in a California lab full of genetically modified, diesel-spewing bacteria.  |
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