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Molecular Chain Reaction in Alzheimer’s Disease
May 29, 2013 — Researchers have identified the molecular mechanism behind the transformation of one of the components in Alzheimer's disease. They identified the crucial step leading to formations that kill brain ... > full story -
Paper Could Be Basis for Inexpensive Diagnostic Devices
May 29, 2013 — Paper is known for its ability to absorb liquids. But by modifying the underlying network of cellulose fibers, etching off surface “fluff” and applying a thin chemical coating, ... > full story -
Diamonds, Nanotubes Find Common Ground in Graphene
May 28, 2013 — What may be the ultimate heat sink is only possible because of yet another astounding capability of graphene. The one-atom-thick form of carbon can act as a go-between that allows vertically aligned ... > full story -
New Ruthenium Complexes Target Cancer Cells Without Typical Side Effects, Study Suggests
May 28, 2013 — Pre-clinical tests found two ruthenium polypyridyl complexes, or RPCs, yielded results comparable to cisplatin against human non-small cell lung cancer cells and were generally cleared from the body ... > full story -
Fast-Sinking Jellyfish Could Boost the Oceans' Uptake of Carbon Dioxide
May 28, 2013 — Increasing numbers of gelatinous plankton might help in mitigating the carbon dioxide problem. In field and laboratory experiments scientists have shown that dead jellyfish and pelagic tunicates sink ... > full story -
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'Ultraselective' Process to Make Valuable Chemical from Biomass
May 28, 2013 — Chemical engineers have discovered a new chemical process to make p-xylene, an important ingredient of plastics for products such as soda bottles and packaging, at 90 percent yield from ... > full story -
Models from Big Molecules Captured in a Flash
May 28, 2013 — The structures of most of the two million proteins in the human body are still unknown, even at low resolution. A new algorithm solves the convoluted shapes of large molecules by using images of ... > full story -
Brittle Material Toughened: Tungsten-Fiber-Reinforced Tungsten
May 28, 2013 — Tungsten is particularly suitable as material for highly stressed parts of the vessel enclosing a hot fusion plasma, it being the metal with the highest melting point. A disadvantage, however, is its ... > full story -
Self-Assembled Nanostructures for Hostile Environments
May 28, 2013 — Scientists in Japan have developed a new self-assembled nanostructure that can survive very hot or saline ... > full story -
Charge Your Mobile Phone With Formic Acid?
May 27, 2013 — With the technology of today it is possible to use environmental friendly formic acid in fuel cell powering your mobile phone or laptop. A physicist in Sweden has developed new catalysts to improve ... > full story
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