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Tag: cellularSingle-celled organisms could be "trained" to deliver drugs. Tech giants and broadcasters tussle over vacant TV channels. Verizon and AT&T dominate the airwaves, but Google helped open the networks. A new detector uses living cells that light up in the presence of airborne bioterror agents, such as anthrax and smallpox. Capturing Protein Interactions Freezing and slicing gives a snapshot of life inside cells. Controlling Cell Behavior with Magnets Nanoparticles allow researchers to initiate biochemical events at will. A polymer studded with chemicals that resemble a common neurotransmitter can stimulate the growth of neurons. The Guts of a Cell, Frozen in Time A novel 3-D imaging technique provides a first look at the internal structure of human skin cells. A new nanoscale tool reveals strong electric fields inside cells. Tiny antennae focus infrared laser light down to 100 nanometers, providing a way for scientists to see cells at work. Deadly Bacteria from Outer Space Salmonella bacteria grown on the space shuttle showed odd genetic activity, becoming much more virulent. Machines Powered by Heart Muscles Devices powered by living cells could lead to novel robots and new insights into how the heart works. A new kind of microscope creates detailed, three-dimensional movies of living cells as they respond to changes in the environment. Deciphering the Cell's Other Code A new technique helps scientists hunt for information thought to be stored in DNA-bound proteins. |
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