Uncertainties prevail over human health benefits of polyphenols July 07, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 5 vote(s)
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Despite scores of studies documenting the effects of healthful plant nutrients called polyphenols in protecting nerves from damage, it would be "unwise" to assume that the same protective effects occur for Alzheimer's disease ... | |
 First DNA molecule made almost entirely of artificial parts July 07, 2008 | User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 43 vote(s)
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Chemists in Japan report development of the world's first DNA molecule made almost entirely of artificial parts. The finding could lead to improvements in gene therapy, futuristic nano-sized computers, and ... | |
 Boosting survival of insulin-cell transplants for Type 1 Diabetes July 07, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet | No comments yet
Researchers in Japan are reporting a discovery that could improve the effectiveness and expand the use of transplants of insulin-producing cells to treat diabetes. Their study is scheduled for the July 16 ... | |
'Smart' materials get smarter with ability to better control shape and size July 03, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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A dynamic way to alter the shape and size of microscopic three-dimensional structures built out of proteins has been developed by biological chemist Jason Shear and his former graduate student Bryan Kaehr at The University ... | |
 Printed optical electronics come into view July 02, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 8 vote(s)
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European researchers have taken a major step towards the goal of developing printable electronics that can be used for creating radio frequency identification tags and flexible watch displays. | |
Synthetic molecules emulate enzyme behavior for the first time July 02, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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When chemists want to produce a lot of a substance -- such as a newly designed drug -- they often turn to catalysts, molecules that speed chemical reactions. Many jobs require highly specialized catalysts, and finding one ... | |
Small protein may have big role in making more bone and less fat July 01, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
A small protein may have a big role in helping you make more bone and less fat, researchers say. "The pathways are parallel, and the idea is if you can somehow disrupt the fat production pathway, you will get more bone," ... | |
New laser spectrometer opens the way for more effective carbon trading, drug development and carbon dating July 01, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 1 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Carbon offsets increasingly are becoming a major component in the arsenal for reducing global warming. Even Bon Jovi, the Rolling Stones and the Dave Matthews Band are doing it: acquiring carbon offsets to reduce the carbon ... | |
 Super atoms turn the periodic table upside down July 01, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 100 vote(s)
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Researchers at Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands have developed a technique for generating atom clusters made from silver and other metals. Surprisingly enough, these so-called super atoms ... | |
 Researchers use supercomputer to track pathways in myoglobin June 30, 2008 | User rating: 4.3 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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Some 50 years ago, after decades of effort, John Kendrew determined the structure of the small globular protein, myoglobin, which is responsible for oxygen storage in cells. For this discovery, he shared the ... | |
Research yields pricey chemicals from biodiesel waste June 30, 2008 | User rating: 4.1 / 5 after 15 vote(s)
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In a move that promises to change the economics of biodiesel refining, chemical engineers at Rice University have unveiled a set of techniques for cleanly converting problematic biofuels waste into chemicals that fetch a ... | |
 A healthier July Fourth: Eco-friendly fireworks and flares poised to light up the sky June 30, 2008 | User rating: 3.3 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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From the rockets' red glare to bombs bursting in air, researchers are developing more environmentally friendly fireworks and flares to light up the night sky while minimizing potential health risks, according ... | |
Toward perfumed-clothing: Fabric-friendly 'microcapsules' hide unpleasant body odors June 30, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
Researchers in Portugal are reporting development of a new type of "microcapsule" filled with perfume and embedded in fabric for production of scented suits, socks, undergarments and other clothing. | |
Tufts to develop morphing 'chemical robots' June 30, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 14 vote(s)
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Tufts University has received federal funding to develop chemical robots that will be able to squeeze into spaces as tiny as 1 centimeter, then morph into something 10 times larger, and ultimately biodegrade. The "chembots" ... | |
 The tummy's taste for red wine with red meat June 30, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 14 vote(s)
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What happens when red wine meets red meat? If the rendezvous happens in the stomach, scientists in Israel are reporting, wine's bounty of healthful chemical compounds may thwart formation of harmful substances ... | |
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