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Potential Treatment for Down Syndrome: By Emily Singer
Thursday, November 19, 2009; Enhancing specific chemical signaling in the brain could help treat the disorder.

New Hope for Neuron Protection: By Jennifer Chu | 11/17/2009; A drug developed to treat Lou Gehrig's disease undergoes clinical trials.

Biodegradable Transistors: By Katherine Bourzac | 11/13/2009 | 1 Comment; Electronics that break down in the body could be useful in temporary medical implants and drug delivery.

Mimicking the Building Prowess of Nature: By Emily Singer | 11/11/2009 | 2 Comments; Scientists build new materials using inspiration from complex biological forms.

Keeping Pacemakers Safe from Hackers: By Erica Naone | 11/10/2009 | 1 Comment; Communicating with ultrasound could help make implantable medical devices safe from attack.

Contact Lenses that Respond to Light: By Jennifer Chu | 11/10/2009 | 3 Comments; UV-responsive dyes embedded in contact lenses can quickly adapt.

Sequencing Price Drops Even Lower: By Emily Singer | 11/06/2009; Start-up Complete Genomics reveals three new human genomes.

Spraying on Skin Cells to Heal Burns: By Lauren Gravitz | 11/05/2009 | 5 Comments; A new technique in burn treatment provides an alternative to skin grafts in the operating room.

Software Listens for Hints of Depression: By Jennifer Chu | 11/04/2009 | 2 Comments; A large-scale trial will test whether software can identify depressed patients.

Stealthy Nanoparticles Attack Cancer Cells: By Emily Singer | 11/04/2009 | 4 Comments; Drugs embedded in special polymers can more effectively shrink tumors.

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A Genetically Engineered Rainbow of Bacteria: By Emily Singer | 11/03/2009
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