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HHMI Bulletin
Nov 2010
Amber Dance |
A 3-D Computer Model Exposes the Brain's Neuropil, Where Learning And Memory Begin Learning and memory depend on nerve cells and support cells called astrocytes. Nerves have "output" channels -- long slender axons that reach out to other nerves -- and "input" channels -- branching dendrites that collect incoming signals.   |
Chemistry World
November 2, 2010
Hayley Birch |
Nanoparticle detector promises fast virus identification The technique, developed by US researchers, can discriminate between different viruses and is sensitive enough to detect the presence of a single virus particle. |
IEEE Spectrum
November 2010
Pienkos et al. |
Betting on Algal Biofuels Algae could make the perfect renewable fuel. Major oil companies, including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, and Royal Dutch Shell, are studying this idea. |
Chemistry World
October 31, 2010
Michael Gross |
Kiss of death for cancer cells Scientists have deciphered the surprising structure of the perforin pore, which delivers the 'kiss of death' to virus-infected cells and cancer cells in the body. |
Chemistry World
October 28, 2010
Simon Hadlington |
Nanowire fuel cell for biological power Scientists in China and the US have developed a miniature fuel cell that can produce electricity from biological fluids such as blood. |
Chemistry World
October 27, 2010
Manisha Lalloo |
Pepper plant provides drug hope Researchers have found potential new treatments for the tropical disease leishmaniasis, by isolating compounds from a pepper plant used by Peru's native Chayahuitas people as an anti inflammatory. |
Chemistry World
October 25, 2010 |
Playing Games with Enzymes US researchers have shown that a solution of biological molecules can be taught to play any strategy of a simple board game against a human opponent and never lose. |
Chemistry World
October 21, 2010 |
Studies Probe Key Flu Protein New details about the structure of an influenza protein that is a key drug target have been revealed in separate studies by groups in the US. The two studies provide insights into the workings of the protein machinery that the virus needs to infect cells. |
Chemistry World
October 21, 2010 |
Mining Soil DNA for Molecular Decorators US Researchers have harnessed enzymes hidden in the genomes of soil bacteria to modify a natural antibiotic molecule in ways that would be difficult or impossible by traditional synthesis. |
Fast Company
November 2010
Elizabeth Svoboda |
The Myelin Repair Foundation Encourages Collaboration for a Cure Scientists in their labs. Big Pharma in pursuit of the next blockbuster. An innovative foundation brings them together to speed up the discovery of multiple-sclerosis drugs. |
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