Rewriting Life Making Cells on an Assembly Line A chip-based method to churn out cell membranes could aid the development of novel proteins and synthetic cells. by Corinna Wu 2011-03-23T00:00:00-04:00
Business Impact Startup Aims to Bring Useless Farmland Back to Life The company is developing crops that tolerate salty soils. by Corinna Wu 2010-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Biomaterial Stretches Like Muscle Researchers create a protein-based material that flexes just like the real thing. by Corinna Wu 2010-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Using Light to Disinfect Water New light-activated catalyst keeps on working even after the lights go out. by Corinna Wu 2010-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life New Compound Improves MRI Contrast Agents A nano diamond agent is 15 times more sensitive. by Corinna Wu 2010-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines Electronic Inks from Carbon Nanotubes Researchers have solved one of the fundamental problems in making electronics from nanotubes. by Corinna Wu 2009-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Synthetic Tree Hauls Water A new microfluidic system offers a different way to move water. by Corinna Wu 2008-09-17T00:00:00-04:00
Biotechnology The Smell of Cancer Skin-cancer tumors give off a characteristic odor profile that could be used for early detection. by Corinna Wu 2008-08-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life RNAi Drug for Cholesterol RNA interference shows promise in reducing cholesterol in animals. by Corinna Wu 2008-08-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Nanoparticles of a Different Stripe A new material can break through a cell membrane without killing the cell. by Corinna Wu 2008-05-30T00:00:00-04:00