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Hydramycin: New Antibiotic Compound from Hydra
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 20, 2009
...o the bacterial surface, promoting the clumping of nearby bacteria, then disrupting the bacterial membrane .
Grötzinger and his team also determined the 3-D shape of hydramacin-1, which revealed t...
Spinal Cord Stem Cells Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 29, 2008
...of cube- or column-shaped, cilia-covered cells called ependymal cells. These cells make up the thin membrane lining the inner-brain ventricles and the connecting central column of the spinal cord.
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Nanopump Drug Delivery
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 8, 2008
...otech in Switzerland is developing the Nanopump to micro-dose medications by utilizing a volumetric membrane pump with a pair of check valves and integrating in a MEMS chip. According to their descrip...
Nanoparticles Enter Cells without Causing Cell Death
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 13, 2008
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Human cells are covered by a protective membrane. Generally speaking, if that membrane is penetrated, then the cell may rupture and die. However, scientists have created a nanoparticle that can ...
Using Dehalococcoides to Reduce Tricholorethene Contamination in Groundwater
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 29, 2008
... Researchers have demonstrated that a water treatment system using microorganisms called membrane biofilm reactor (MBfR) is effective in eliminating the common contaminant chlorinated solvent tri...
Novel Biomimetic Membranes Containing Aquaporin Z
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 29, 2007
... Researchers have developed new biomimetic membranes for water treatment and drug delivery. The highly permeable and selective membranes are based on the incorporation of the a water channel protein...
Wi-Fi Causes Autism?
in The Wireless Weblog, on November 22, 2007
...increase in childhood autism.
"These findings tie in with other studies showing adverse cell-membrane responses and disruptions of normal cell physiology," says study author Dr. George Car...
Siemens antwortet grün, effizient, neu und artig
in Das Börsen Weblog, on November 11, 2007
Wie deckt man den weltweit wachsenden Energiebedarf, ohne die Umwelt zu zerstören? Gute Frage, die sich Siemens da in Hochglanzbroschüren stellt und mit Windrädern im blauen Meer garniert. Die Antwort lautet "Effiziente Energieversorgung": "Mit emissionsarmen Kraftwerken, die S...
Eggshells in Hydrogen Fuel Production and as Collagen Source
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 28, 2007
...in a durign hydrogen fuel production, including a unique method for peeling the collagen-containing membrane from the inside of the shells, so that the collagen can be used commercially.
"T...
Genetically Modified Aluminum-Tolerant Sorghum
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 29, 2007
...ghum Research Center in Brazil, used genetic mapping to identify a single gene that encodes a novel membrane-transporter protein responsible for the citric acid release. The gene, they discovered, is ...
It's Probably Hypokalemia
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 28, 2007
...e impulse conduction and the contraction of skeletal and smooth muscles (including the heart), cell membrane function and proper enzyme activity.
Mild hypokalemia: no symptoms
Moderate hypokalem...
Cobalis' Hay Fever Drug PreHistin™, Failed Phase III Clinical Trials
in Allergies, on July 9, 2007
...ocobalamin) - is a sublingual lozenge that delivers its active ingredient through the buccal membrane directly into the bloodstream.
Source: Cobalis Corporation (a pdf file)....
Omega-3s-rich Cod Liver Oil Can Reduce Depressive Symptoms
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 15, 2007
...m, both of which have a direct effect on brain function. DHA, on the other hand, is involved in the membrane of ion channels in the brain, making it easier for them to change shape and transit electri...
Scientists Identify Key Target to Kill Cystic Fibrosis Bug
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 25, 2007
...or this armour, 4-amino-4-deoxy-L-arabinose (Ara4N), may lead to a susceptibility within the cell membrane to antibiotics .
Researchers hope to discover novel molecules as antibiotic candidates whic...
Marketinginstrument Messe
in Das B2B-Marketing-Blog, on April 13, 2007
Die Hannover Messe steht kurz bevor - ab Montag öffnet sie ihr Pforten und damit bietet sich wieder ein beachtliches Forum für Unternehmen und Einrichtungen aus dem Technologiesektor. Mit einem repräsentativen Querschnitt seiner interdisziplinären Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeiten beteiligt ...
Allergens and Wines
in Celebrate Wine, on January 16, 2007
...veterans say the labels could mislead consumers, leading them to believe wine contains milk or fish membranes. Vintners use a milk protein called casein and a substance derived from the inner m...
Video > Subaru Rally Highlights
in carzz.org, on January 10, 2007
...re put through punishing paces on the dusty trail. The accompanying soundtrack, "Insane in the membrane," might tire some. But it is, you'll have to admit, apropos.
Towards the end, ch...
For When Your iPod Needs to Double as a Raft
in The Gadgets Weblog, on December 19, 2006
...xplosion, the newest Otterbox might be the way to go.
Constructed of tough plastic with a thin membrane covering for the clickwheel, the Otterbox can not, ironically enough, go to places tha...
Modified Akt1 Enzyme Boost Efficacy of Tumor Vaccines
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 5, 2006
...ally present in the body, the more potent version of Akt1 targets a particular domain on the plasma membrane of the cell where signaling occurred, making the action of Akt1 more specific.
Preliminar...
DuPont"s Extended Life Fuel Cells
in IfEnergy, on November 27, 2006
... Thanks to the new extended life membrane developed by DuPont , fuel cell users will soon enjoy longer energy usage. The company's latest innovation is called Dupon Nafion XL which acc...
Micro-Bio-Reactor
in The Techwear Weblog, on October 23, 2006
...nic devices, Squier said. Whole-organism biofuel cells require engineers to design a space-adding membrane that prevents unwanted reactions between fuel, the charge-transporting agent and the e...
Biofuel Cells From Bacterial Membrane Protein
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 18, 2006
...anella oneidensis which may be used in designing miniature bioreactor cells. These proteins --outer membrane c-type cytochrome A, or OmcA --formed a dense coating on the iron-rich mineral hematite and...
Green Roof Gets More Conservative
in IfEnergy, on September 29, 2006
...right?
That is exactly what you will find in this article . When water is trapped in the growing membrane, the traditional materials used in Green Roofs simply divert the water to the drain. Not an...
Green Roof Design Considerations
in IfEnergy, on September 28, 2006
...However, there are some fundamental requirements for putting up one.
First you need a waterproof membrane to cover the entire roof structure or slab.
Second you need a Drain mat to drain storm ...
Planes Flying On Hydrogen
in IfEnergy, on September 12, 2006
...ho have successfully test piloted a hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft. Flying on a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell using compressed hydrogen, the 22-foot (wingspan) aircraft flew on 500 watt...
Shuttle Will Lift off, Cars Remain Parked
in Philoneist, on September 6, 2006
...uled for this morning, after engineers discovered a malfunctioning fuel cell. "Proton-Exchange Membrane" fuel cells have powered in-flight electrical systems on NASA missions--and provided a...
High-strength nanomesh could protect against chemical weapons
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 31, 2006
...ane nanofibers.
"This can be a very efficient filter against toxic chemicals, as well as a membrane for protecting people," he said. "This will provide a significant boon to ch...
Wired Earth
in IfEnergy, on August 22, 2006
... of Energy. He discovered that a microbe produces tiny electrically conducive wires from its cell membrane . With this discovery, scientists have unearthed the ability of bacterial species to cr...
Snail protein may help nanotubes target cancer cells
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 19, 2006
...linker between the coated nanotubes and cells possessing the exact same glycopolymer on their outer membranes. By using different glycoprotein -crosslinking protein pairs it should be possible t...
Dental Implants Coated with Bone Formation-Inducing Protein, Potential Tooth Loss Treatment
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 21, 2006
...ooked at multiple approaches to achieve regeneration, including bone grafts, root conditioning and membrane devices for directed tissue growth, all resulting in some regeneration. Where we had to look...
Living cells imaged with fluorescent magnetic nanoparticles
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 25, 2006
...in culture, they were able to observe that the nanoparticles attached themselves to the outer cell membrane. While viewing the now-labeled cells using a fluorescent microscope, the investigators were ...
Omega-3, -6 and Vitamin E Combo: Lowers Risk of MND
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 1, 2006
..., for example, has been reported to protect neurones. Docosahexaenioc acid (DHA) is involved in the membrane of ion channels in the brain, making it easier for them to change shape and transit electri...
Nanotubes create artificial blood vessel networks
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 9, 2006
... to set a layer of biodegradable polymer. Two of these were then sealed together with a microporous membrane sandwiched between them, producing a mini artificial vascular system.
Blood vessel cells w...
Novel Axon Model to Study Brain Disorders
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 29, 2006
...or of Chemistry and Physics at Penn State, has the essential features of an axon, including a lipid membrane that encloses a "cytoskeleton" scaffolding, which produces the axon's shape. ...
Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs
in Do you like to cook?, on February 27, 2006
...water as it gets warm. The sudden change in temperature stops the cooking process and separates the membrane within the egg from the shell.
Take one egg at a time and crack the shells all over. Peeli...
CSA-54: the chemical that blocks HIV infection
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 11, 2006
...show that the chemical CSA-54 disables HIV's ability to infect cells. Instead, it attacks the membrane of the virus to prevent it from locking on to the cells.
Experts agreed that the study was...
Too much bling bling?
in Are you a beauty?, on January 9, 2006
... jewellery -- the range includes a glittering half-moon or heart -- into the eye's mucous membrane under local anaesthetic at a cost of 500 to 1,000 euros ($1,232). Know you agree with me. S...
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS): merging cells and machines
in Nanotechbuzz, on January 6, 2006
...ven months after injection. These microcapsules have a biodegradable gel core surrounded by a lipid membrane. As the gel biodegrades, pressure builds up in the membrane. Eventually the microcapsule ru...
Drug and Vaccine Delivery Using Self-exploding Microcapsules
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 4, 2006
...ch of the new microparticles features a biodegradable gel core that is surrounded by a lipid membrane. As the gel biodegrades, pressure builds up in the membrane. Eventually the microcapsule ru...
Methanol Fuel Cells Achieve 33% More Power Density
in Philoneist, on December 17, 2005
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PolyFuel, Inc. has developed a new fuel cell membrane for passive direct methanol fuel cells that is capable of supplying 33 percent more power density than previous films due to a 27 perc...
Breakthrough: Structure of Membrane NhaA Protein
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 16, 2005
... Image: Hebrew Uni Jerusalem
The structure of the membrane protein NhaA has been elucidated using x-ray diffraction techniques on three-dimensional crystals of the protein. The findin...
Using nanocells to fight cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 27, 2005
...or the nanocell that resembled a balloon within a balloon.
The researchers loaded the outer membrane of the nanocell with an anti-angiogenic drug and the inner balloon with chemotherapy agents...
Novel Rapid Identification of Food Bacteria
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 18, 2005
...itive result, the capture probe attached to the rRNA target molecule anchors itself to a strip on a membrane. Since the reporter probe with a red dye is also attached to the rRNA molecule, as the mate...
CigaretteJacket
in The Techwear Weblog, on July 2, 2005
...reover an ulterior material has been associated to the paper-skin binomial: a shape memory polymers membrane capables to give to the multilayer material an unusual impermeability together with the int...