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Research that holds water

There is growing research of hydrogels, the gelatinous substance that, because of its toughness and plasticity, has several biomedical applications, including cartilage repair, implants for minimally invasive surgery and drug delivery.

Jul 5th, 2013

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Perusing the cellular library

A sensitive technique for taking the RNA inventory of individual cells offers researchers a powerful tool for exploring cellular biology and function.

Jul 5th, 2013

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Breakthrough: Sensors monitor cells at work

Transport proteins are responsible for moving materials such as nutrients and metabolic products through a cell's outer membrane, which seals and protects all living cells, to the cell's interior. A team has now developed a groundbreaking new way to measure the activity of transporter proteins in living organisms.

Jul 2nd, 2013

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Biomedical research revealing secrets of cell behavior

Knowing virtually everything about how the body's cells make transitions from one state to another - for instance, precisely how particular cells develop into multi-cellular organisms - would be a major jump forward in understanding the basics of what drives biological processes.

Jul 1st, 2013

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3-D genomics shape up

New studies detail breakthroughs in his research on protein-DNA recognition. The findings may have profound implications for furthering research into cancer and other genetically based diseases.

Jun 28th, 2013

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