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Life & Chemistry

New Genome Sequencing Projects by DOE Joint Genome Institute

In the continuing effort to tap the vast, unexplored reaches of the earth's microbial and plant domains for bioenergy and environmental applications, the DOE…

Life & Chemistry

MRSA Carriers Face Higher Infection and Death Risks

MRSA is an antibiotic-resistant bacterium that can cause a variety of serious infections. The bacterium most commonly colonizes the nostrils, although it can…

Studies and Analyses

Quantum Dots: New Insights on Skin Penetration Through Abrasions

While the study shows that quantum dots of different sizes, shapes and surface coatings do not penetrate rat skin unless there is an abrasion, it shows that…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

Ethanol Byproduct: A Green Solution for Plant Growers

Commercial flower and plant growers know all too well that invasive, ubiquitous weeds cause trouble by lowering the value and deterring healthy growth of…

Life & Chemistry

New Energy-Transfer Method Could Transform Atmospheric Studies

A new form of energy-transfer, reported today in Nature (3 July 2008) may have implications for the study of reactions going on in the atmosphere, and even for…

Awards Funding

Curt Meyer Memorial Prize Awarded to German Cancer Researchers

They received the prize, worth 10,000 euros, on July 4, 2008 in Berlin for their findings published in Nature Immunology* from Professor Peter Schlag,…

Technology Offerings

RHODOGLASS: Advancing Photochromic Bio-Coatings for Security

Photochromic materials for holographic data storage, photosensitive sensors and security applications have a high innovative potential. Due to poor durability…

Technology Offerings

Compo-Q: New small molecules for the treatment of prion and neurodegenerative diseases(e.g. Alzheimer’s disease)

Scientists at the University of Duesseldorf and the University of Erlangen have developed new small molecules which can be used for the treatment of diseases…

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DenCe-ctive – Use of autologous Thrombocytes for induction of Dendritic Cell activity

The therapeutic use of dendritic cells in vaccination

therapy requires prior activation of these immune
…

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Fast-Express: Quick Inducible Protein Expression in Human Cells

Scientists at the University of Cologne have developed a new inducible expression system, which is easy to use, reliable and very fast. The System is based on…

Technology Offerings

P5-PARK – A new target for parkinsonism based on a type 5 P-type ATPase

Scientists at the University of Cologne, Germany, have linked successfully a trans-membrane ATPase to the hereditary parkinsonism Kufor Rakeb syndrome PARK9….

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ExMeTrA: Next-Gen Pump for Efficient Liquid Transport

In terms of process technology, the transport and the

enrichment of liquids with other substances or gases
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Bioinspired Antifouling Agents: Nature’s Defense Solutions

Protective natural products from sessile animals as highly efficient bioactive antifouling agents.

BIANTS are synthesised bastadins, modified depsipeptides,…

Life & Chemistry

Stem Cells from Umbilical Cord: New Hope for Liver Diseases

According to a scientific paper which will be shortly published in the renowned journal Cell Transplantation, human umbilical cord blood cells (HUCBCs) can be…

Health & Medicine

Powered Leg Support System Enhances Safety for Health Staff

The newly-created powered leg suspension system, which is being launched by health innovation company Salitas, has the potential to reduce the risk of back…

Physics & Astronomy

Space Technology Boosts Cyclone Relief Efforts

Immediately after the disaster, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) asked the International Charter on 'Space and Major…

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