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techniques, cancer

Next Generation: Rockets for the Gut
Edyta Zielinska | Feb 14, 2012 | 2 min read
Researchers develop a tiny device that motors around the stomach, fueled by its acidic environment.
Electromagnetic Fields Shrink Tumors
Bob Grant | Jan 11, 2012 | 1 min read
New research shows that low-intensity fields can inhibit cancer cell proliferation.
Charting the Course
Jeffrey M. Perkel | Oct 1, 2011 | 7 min read
Three gene jockeys share their thoughts on past and future tools of the trade.
Nanomedicine
The Scientist Staff | Oct 1, 2011 | 3 min read
At the nanoscale old materials acquire new properties that International Institute for Nanotechnology Director Chad Mirkin thinks will change the way medicine is practiced.
Lighting Up Ovarian Cancer
Cristina Luiggi | Sep 20, 2011 | 1 min read
A new technique that makes ovarian cancer cells glow white allow surgeons to better visualize the tumors they aim to remove.
Top 7 in Immunology
Edyta Zielinska | Aug 2, 2011 | 3 min read
A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in microbiology and related areas, from Faculty of 1000
The Right Sort
Richard P. Grant | Aug 1, 2011 | 3 min read
Using the strongest molecular binding partnership in biology to separate different cell types.
The Right Sort
Richard P. Grant | Jul 31, 2011 | 1 min read
Isolating specific cell types from a mass of plant or animal tissue is laborious and tricky. 
Top 7 in Genomics & Genetics
Bob Grant | Jul 19, 2011 | 3 min read
A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in genomics, genetics, and related areas, from Faculty of 1000
Communication helps target tumors
Jessica P. Johnson | Jun 20, 2011 | 3 min read
Proteins and nanoparticles that talk in order to more efficiently locate and treat tumors could reduce collateral damage to healthy tissues.
Drugs target cancer stem cells
Bob Grant | Jun 6, 2011 | 1 min read
New compounds are showing promise in targeting subpopulations of cancer stem cells.
Track Your Package
Amber Dance | Jun 1, 2011 | 7 min read
How to follow stem cells transplanted into living tissue.
An Insoluble Problem?
Robert Michael Stroud | May 26, 2011 | 4 min read
The challenges of crystallizing membrane proteins—and how they’re being overcome.
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