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Tag: proteins[1]
Research in mice suggests that it might be possible to delete specific painful memories. A carbon-nanotube radio receiver can detect individual gold atoms. A startup can detect tiny traces of cancer markers in blood samples. Biologists Enlist Online Gamers Players of a new game will design HIV vaccines and other proteins. Researchers adapt an algal protein to reengineer sight into a broken visual circuit. Biolubricant for Arthritic Joints A protein found in the fluid that surrounds cartilage holds promise. An ultrasensitive NMR probe could improve the diagnosis of diseases such as Alzheimer's. A small section of protein turns out to be responsible for the infectious properties of prions. Ultrasmall light-emitting fibers deposited on electrodes can serve as nanometer-scale light sources. The Ocean's Unforeseen Genomic Bounty Craig Venter sails his yacht around the world and returns with the genetic code for 6 million never-before-seen proteins. Skin that helps burn victims fight off infection. Scientists are learning to control a class of proteins that could have greater staying power in the body. A 15-nanometer-thick porous silicon membrane could lead to microfluidics filters and make protein purification and blood dialysis more efficient. Spying on Cancer Cells with Mass Spectrometry Protein profiles are uncovering weak spots in cancer's armor. [1]
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