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Nanotech Turns 20
in Nanotechbuzz, on October 1, 2009
...technology foundation, storing information on specific gold atoms, collecting carbon monoxide molecules into computer logic circuits, and pursuing a vision for vastly more compact computing technology...
Cannabis As Diabetes Treatment
in Daily Diabetic, on June 16, 2009
...w laboratory dedicated to looking for plant-based treatments for diabetes.
Different cannabinoid molecules that have been found within the cannabis plant will be investigated to determine whether th...
UB Researchers Develop Nanotech Addiction Treatment
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 11, 2009
... and UB's Department of Medicine have developed a stable nanoparticle that delivers short RNA molecules in the brain to 'silence' or turn off a gene that plays a critical role in many ki...
Therapeutic Value of Worms in Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on January 31, 2009
...t;It now looks more and more likely that the development of our regulatory immune system depends on molecules that are encoded not in the genome of the human but in the genome of some other organism w...
Diamond sensors comes to the aid of modern day soldier
in The RFID Weblog, on January 31, 2009
...s tend to fail to perform under water. The sensor would be the width of a human hair and have probe molecules attached. The agent would match with the particular probe molecule which would lead to the...
Nanosensor for Skin Based Glucose Monitoring
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 30, 2009
... coated with a biocompatible material. Within each bead is a fluorescent dye and specialized sensor molecules, designed to detect specific chemicals, such as sodium or glucose.
When injected into the...
Magnesium Sulphate Injections Help Protect Against Cerebral Palsy in Very Premature Babies
in Next Nine Months, on January 28, 2009
... not certain. However, magnesium is vital for normal cell function, may protect against destructive molecules that can harm cells, and in some circumstances improves blood flow.
It is not yet known h...
Industrial Production of Succinic Acid Genetically Modified Bacteria
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 21, 2008
...n dioxide. "The process is actually carbon-negative," said San. "It uses about 0.75 molecules of carbon dioxide for every molecule of succinic acid it produces from glucose."
So...
Hydrocyanine Fluorescent Dyes to Detect Reactive Oxygen Species
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 16, 2008
...ed hydrocyanines that can be used to detect and measure the presence of reactive oxygen species - molecules implicated in a variety of inflammatory diseases, including cancer and atherosclerosis- in...
Basophil-Microarray Based Allergy Assay wins Award
in Allergies, on December 2, 2008
... developed as a diagnostic tool for parasitic infections.
It works by adding tiny dots of allergen molecules to paper on a glass slide. A drop of the patient's blood is added before the slide is ...
Philips Intros Magnotech Biosensor Technology
in Nanotechbuzz, on November 23, 2008
...nnounced its new Magnotech biosensor technology which uses magnetic nanoparticles to measure target molecules in blood or saliva, with the aim of bringing complex in-vitro diagnostic tests out of the ...
Spa at Home Sunday with Dermelect
in Are you a beauty?, on October 20, 2008
...skin (just a pea-sized amount is needed), it transforms into a playful, rich foam, releasing oxygen molecules that detox and invigorate skin, clearing pores without stripping moisture.
You can either...
Brown Rice Compound, Bioactive Against Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 25, 2008
... enabled the researchers, led by Robert Yu, to identify the bioactives as ASGs, a diverse family of molecules that consists of a glucose derivative, fatty acids, and sterols. The compounds were concen...
Pea Metabolomics Under Drought
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 21, 2008
... Researchers have screened the metabolomes of different varieties of peas for molecules that could help develop pea varieties able to withstand drought stress and climate change.
The researchers...
Broccoli Compund May Reverse Diabetes Vascular Damage
in Daily Diabetic, on August 6, 2008
...lls damaged by high glucose levels (hyperglycaemia).
His team observed a significant reduction of molecules in the body called Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). Hyperglycaemia can cause levels of ROS t...
Fighting Cancer with Magnetic Nanoparticles
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 21, 2008
...n the world of cancer research. "Targeted therapy" is a buzzword that includes biological molecules, nanotechnology, and sometimes a combination of the two. The researchers at Georgia Tech a...
Nano-Tweezers?
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 11, 2008
...l R. Burch
MIT researchers are at it again. This time, they are using nano-tweezers to pull on molecules and measure the strength of molecular bonds. According to Matthew Lang, an assistant profe...
Drug Candidates from Marine Animals
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 8, 2008
...ve been able to isolate and characterise the compounds responsible. We have shown that one of these molecules is able to allow normal cell death (which NK-kB switches off in some cancerous cells) to s...
Nanoparticles Enter Cells without Causing Cell Death
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 13, 2008
... have synthesized gold nanoparticles coated with alternating bands of two different kinds of molecules. These synthetic nanoparticles can enter cells without causing cell death. This type of na...
5 Tips for Whiter Teeth...Instantly!
in Are you a beauty?, on June 3, 2008
...n your teeth while you eat! The following foods remove stains by exfoliating teeth before the stain molecules have the time to attach deeply to the surface. It is like a skin scrub for your smile. Foo...
How do Antioxidants Work?
in Latina Viva, on April 26, 2008
...s can pair off without having to "electron-jack" and destabilize other molecule.
Since molecules make up cells, stable molecules mean healthy cells. Which is why consuming foods like art...
Immelman Wins. Augusta Rules
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 14, 2008
...hat was proved again yesterday when the winds made club selection a lottery and swept the remaining molecules of moisture from the surface of the greens.
...
New Genetically Modified Corn Variety for Fuel Production
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 11, 2008
... Corn III, with the gene from a microbe in a cow, produces an enzyme that separates pairs of sugar molecules into simple sugars. These single sugars are readily fermentable into ethanol, meaning that ...
RCSB Protein Data Bank Archives 50,000th Molecule Structure
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 10, 2008
...structure released into the only worldwide repository for the three-dimensional structures of large molecules and nucleic acids.
Officially founded in 1971 with seven structures at Brookhaven Nationa...
Human Umbilical Cord Blood Cells Improve Alzheimer's Disease Indices
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 28, 2008
...ry response in the brain associated with the interaction of CD40 and CD40L, two pro-inflammatory molecules.
Human umbilical cord blood cell therapy was associated with suppression of CD40-CD40L activ...
How To Spot A Leader
in Eagle Par Birdie, on March 12, 2008
The governor of New York State has been caught with his pants down , metaphorically speaking.
In fact, he had his pants down practically speaking a number of times, according to the FBI when it uncovered his involvement as a client in a high-priced prostitution ring.
Two Protein Receptors Control Stomach Relaxation Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 5, 2008
...can accept. This expansion is controlled by nerves inside the stomach wall and these nerves release molecules that stimulate the P2Y1 and P2Y11 receptor proteins embedded in muscle cells in the gut wa...
Cutting Edge Beauty Trends from CEW
in Are you a beauty?, on March 4, 2008
....
Technology and Beauty
Baked mineral technology, light-based anti-aging treatments, youth-molecules - the beauty industry is no stranger to technological advances
Cosmetic companies are team...
African-American Achievements in Aviation and Aerospace
in The Aviation Weblog, on February 23, 2008
...ence
1970: George Robert Caruthers - first scientist to detect and record the existence of hydrogen molecules in interstellar space.
1973: Shirley A. Jackson, Ph.D.- first African American woman to ea...
Knocking Out Pigment Production Reduces Staphylococcus Virulence
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 18, 2008
... the carotenoid pigment appears to act as an antioxidant which blocks the effect of reactive oxygen molecules the immune system uses to kill bacteria.
Researchers had speculated that blocking pigmen...
Voluven®: Approved by the FDA for Treatment of Serious Blood Volume Loss, Post-Surgery
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 29, 2007
...ins a synthetic starch that does not dissolve in water.
It is made by linking individual starch molecules together and combining them with a salt solution, similar to the salt concentration typicall...
Light Activated, Biomass-Powered Fuel Cell
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 28, 2007
...nes on the light-active electrode enzymes in the chemical layer are triggered to react with glucose molecules in the solution and release hydrogen ions, the dissolved hydrogen ions then attract electr...
High Urinary Levels of Certain Molecules: Potential Biomarker of Lupus Nephritis
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 27, 2007
...dy available online at the Journal of Immunology :
"Our studies suggest a quartet of molecules may have potential diagnostic significance. Given that early intervention in lupus nephrit...
Progression of Parkinson's Disease May Be Prevented by Peptide Therapy
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 25, 2007
...f the mouse) this peptide enters into the brain and blocks protein NF-kB and other associated toxic molecules, and goes on to protects neurons, normalizes neurotransmitter levels, and improves motor f...
Nexavar® (sorafenib), FDA-Approved for Inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 21, 2007
...xavar® (sorafenib) - is a type of anticancer drug called a kinase inhibitor that interferes with molecules that are thought to be involved in chemical messages sent within cancer cells, in the format...
Remotely-Controlled Nanoparticles Can Deliver Drugs Direct Into Tumors
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 21, 2007
... to give off heat when they are exposed to a magnetic field. Tethered to these particles are active molecules, such as therapeutic drugs.
Whenever I hear stories of cancer being resistant to treatme...
Novel Synthetic Anticoagulants to Treat Blood Clots
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 16, 2007
...Researchers have designed three new molecules called molecules called sulfated DHPs which can inhibit key enzymes that play a major role in clotting disorders, and could lead to novel therapies to t...
Insulin Resistance: Due to Inflammation, Not Obesity
in Daily Diabetic, on November 10, 2007
...issues, such as adipose (fat) or liver tissue, they release cytokines, which are chemical messenger molecules used by immune and nerve cells to communicate.
These cytokines cause the neighboring liv...
Promising MRSA VAccine Targets Quorum Sensing
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 9, 2007
... allows them to shift from being harmless to virulent. The shift to virulence is dependent on small molecules emitted by bacteria known as autoinducers, sequestration of which could therefore block qu...
ISU Sensor Can Detect Single Molecule of HPV
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 31, 2007
... from Iowa State U News .
[In Photo: Edward Yeung uses laser beams to light up tags that indicate molecules of human papillomavirus are present in a cell. (Credit: Photo by Jim Heemstra)]
...
Two Genes Linked To Insulin Resistance Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 29, 2007
...targets to decrease insulin resistance."
The researchers will now be screening for promising molecules that may interact with and promote the presence of NR4A3 and NR4A1.
Source: UAB ...
Overeating Sugar Could Cause Wrinkles
in Well Woman Blog, on October 21, 2007
...and alistin, which have been shown to block the formation of AGEs. "Aminoguanidine attaches to molecules that start the glycation process and prevents them from binding to collagen and elastin,&q...
White Out Dark Circles and Fine Lines with Sircuit Natural Skincare!
in Cool Picking, on October 17, 2007
... cells.
FullersomesTM- is an important complex of skin nutrients. It contains the pure carbon cage molecules known as Fullerenes....more effective carriers than Lipsomes and Nanosomes and up to 10 mi...
Cut Sweets and Vitamins for a Longer Life?
in Well Woman Blog, on October 3, 2007
...ucose, which is unhealthy.
The key was boosting the level of "free radicals" - unstable molecules that can damage the body and which people often try to get rid of by consuming food or dri...
Mom's Blood Analysis: Non-invasive Prenatal Genetic Testing
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 26, 2007
...pregnant mother's blood:
In the study, it was shown that a common pattern of fetal mRNAs, the molecules that hold the "blueprints" for proteins, was detectable in the blood of pregnant...
ACuRay™ Acoustic Sensor for Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 21, 2007
...ific antibodies generated in the lab of Ira Pastan, M.D., at the National Cancer Institute. These molecules are engineered versions of the antibodies the immune system creates to identify foreign intr...
Faster PCR-Based Diagnostic Test for Down Syndrome
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 20, 2007
...had human cells with the Down variant. The digital PCR process allowed the researchers to count DNA molecules from the samples, substituting for the two-week cell culture process traditionally needed ...
Researchers Develop Long-Lasting Growth Hormone
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 5, 2007
...eins that prevent their clearance from the circulation and prolong their biological action. The new molecules created by the scientists, however, are able to bind to each other in a head-to-tail confi...
Symposium: Regulatory RNA in Biology and Human Health
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 28, 2007
...ere: Miami Beach resort & Spa, Miami Beach, Florida
Even though the key mechanisms and molecules involved in the biogenesis of small non-protein encoding RNAs and their role in regulating...
Nintendo DS Puzzler Theta Pushes Into New Waters
in House of Nintendo, on August 25, 2007
...;atoms' together, coaxing them into place with the stylus on the bottom screen. These form 'molecules' which then end up either hatching into fish, or luring them into your aquarium" ...
Florescent Nanoparticles are Shiny, Says Source
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 22, 2007
...which are used for all sorts of biomarking-related purposes. Because these nanoparticles are single molecules just about the site of a protein, they can be distributed pretty much everywhere in living...
Inflammatory Cytokines: Markers that May Predict Type 2 Diabetes in Still-healthy People
in Daily Diabetic, on August 16, 2007
...IL-6)
high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP)
Each one of these cytokines (or messenger molecules) may be one of the causes of type 2 diabetes and will now serve as early biological markers...
Magic Pill?
in Well Woman Blog, on July 18, 2007
... our bodies. He explained, "The body is a pretty clever and complex organism. It's not the molecules themselves that are miraculous. It's the genes that have evolved to protect the body.&...
GeneSearch™ BLN Assay: First Molecular-based Lab Test for Metastatic Breast Cancer Detection, FDA-Approved
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 17, 2007
... .
Manufactured by Veridex (a Johnson & Johnson Company), GeneSearch™ BLN Assay detects molecules that are abundant in breast tissue but scarce in a normal lymph node .
The presence o...
UV-light Controlled Nanomachines
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 9, 2007
...ysicists from University of California at Berkeley .
By shining ultraviolet laser light on tiny molecules of azobenzene adhered on a layer of gold, they could force the molecules to change shape a...
Short DNA Replication Movie
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 7, 2007
...nd. This 1-minute video is a must see.
Even including imaginary "sounds" and color-coded molecules to give us a better idea of what is happening, this DNA replication movie was made using i...
Molecules Controlled Using UV Light
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 7, 2007
Using a special dye molecule, azobenzene, which is two benzene rings linked together, combined with an ultraviolet laser, Berkeley scientists were able to make molecular assemblies change shape at will . This can be seen as a version of proto-nanorobotics. Most current nanorobotics involv...
Nanoinjector Penetrates Human Cell
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 6, 2007
...he near term, this technique will be useful for studying cell biology by injecting almost arbitrary molecules into the intracellular milieu. In the longer term, it could be used for nanomedicine....
A Glass of Pomegranate Juice a Day for Erectile Dysfunction
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2007
...ed to be because of the potent antioxidant content of pomegranate juice that prevents free radical molecules from disrupting proper circulatory function.
Sales of pomegranate juice in the market is o...
Novel Nano-fibers from Ohio State: Can Conduct Electricity, Repel Dirt
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 2, 2007
... these fibers.
Scientists could use the fibers as a platform to study how DNA interacts with other molecules. They could also use the spread-out DNA to build new nanostructures.
We're very excit...
Towards Solving the Mystery of Lou Gehrig's Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 1, 2007
...ed in the 1960s, is an antioxidant enzyme that protects cells from free radicals, unstable atoms or molecules that can cause cell damage.
The link with ALS came when researchers sequenced the genes o...
Purdue-Designed Novel Alzheimer's Drug Goes To Human Clinical Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 30, 2007
...le that binds to the enzyme and inhibits its activity.
According to Professor Ghosh:
"These molecules fit together like puzzle pieces. We created a molecule that fits with a key piece of the A...
Buckyballs Have Anti-Allergy Properties Too
in Allergies, on June 28, 2007
...dramatically better than any anti-oxidant currently available, such as vitamin E. Free radicals are molecules that cause oxidative stress, which experts believe may be the basis of aging.
According ...
Flavonoids for Mental Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 13, 2007
...igate the relation between flavonoid intake and cognitive evolution, including other antioxidant molecules."
Though the results are still investigational, it wouldn't hurt to already increa...
13th Gene for Congenital Blindness Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 12, 2007
...sues as part of the cilia, finger-like projections from the surface of cells capable of moving molecules around. However, mutations in the LCA5 gene only appear to cause defects in the retina.
C...
Programmable Artificial Cell Evolution
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 7, 2007
...ning - they maintain homostasis under changing environmental conditions. PNA and catalipids are the molecules used to build these artificial cells. Electronic microfluidic systems are being used to im...
Rubber Nanochannels
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 19, 2007
...d optics and a wealth of polymer chemistry", Takayama says. The image shows fluorescein molecules moving through an array of five nanochannels....
Proline Dehydrogenase Model Reveals Role in Apoptosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 13, 2007
...ics to create a model.
"The three-dimensional model tells us a lot about the structure of the molecules and helps us understand how they work," Tanner said. "This protein is important ...
Exposure to Indoor Molds May Protect Infants Against Future Allergies
in Allergies, on May 4, 2007
...ng the hygiene hypothesis, suggesting that early-life exposure to certain indoor fungal components (molecules) can help build stronger immune systems, and may protect against future allergies.
The UC...
