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Carbon nanotubes can move molecules in and out of cell membranes
Posted in Hardware on 11th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have been able to make membranes permeable by inserting carbon nanotubes that work like little tunnels.
Biologists Map the Habits of Cancer Cells
Posted in Medicine on 10th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Using an approach that merges engineering and medicine, a team has compiled some of the most sophisticated data yet on the signaling networks directing highly invasive cancer cells.
3D-Printed Kidney Tissue Form Organovo Is Here
Posted in Hardware on 2nd Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
In Boston, the biomedical company Organovo showed off its technique for 3D printing human kidney tissue.
A 'Google Maps' for the body
Posted in Medicine on 1st Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Using Google algorithms its possible to zoom in and out from the scale of the whole joint down to the cellular level 'just as you would with Google Maps'.
It May Be Possible To Prevent HIV Even Without a Vaccine
Posted in Medicine on 29th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
A genetic engineering technique that efficiently transforms cells to become HIV-resistant.