How scientists identified anthrax used in bioterrorism
March 9th, 2011 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 9 (IANS) It took nearly a decade before researchers were allowed to talk about their work identifying the anthrax strain used in the 2001 deadly letter attacks.
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How light can be used for making smaller, faster, cheaper computer chips
February 3rd, 2011 - 2:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 3 (ANI): University of Maryland researchers have found how they can use visible light to make tiny integrated circuits.The find could one day, have implications for making ever smaller, faster, ... Read more...
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Top science news stories of 2010
December 24th, 2010 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 24 (ANI): 2010 was a turbulent time for the world in terms of the natural calamities that occurred but it was also a year that hailed major scientific discoveries that ... Read more...
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New discovery takes scientists a step closer to quantum computers
July 3rd, 2010 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 3 (ANI): Taking a step nearer to quantum computers, University of Maryland researchers have used a unique hybrid nanostructure to show a new type of light-matter interaction.They also demonstrated the ... Read more...
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New fruit fly model may help unravel genetics of human diabetes
November 3rd, 2009 - 1:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 3 (ANI): In a breakthrough study, scientists from University of Maryland have created a novel fruit fly model that could help unravel the genetics of human Type 1 diabetes.They said ... Read more...
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Avian flu study offers insight into swine flu outbreak
April 30th, 2009 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 30 (ANI): A new study examining the mechanisms underlying transmission of combined avian-human viruses has shed light on how virus outbreaks like that of the current swine flu come about. ... Read more...
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Gene linked to high blood pressure identified
December 30th, 2008 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): A common gene variant that appears to influence people''s risk of developing high blood pressure has been identified by researchers at the University of Maryland School of ... Read more...
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Smell sensors that act like bloodhounds
May 7th, 2008 - 5:39 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 7 (IANS) The next generation of smell sensors mounted on microchips would vastly speed up detection of everything from explosives to pathogens, toxins and biochemical weapons. These smart sensors, being ... Read more...
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Trash today, ethanol tomorrow
March 11th, 2008 - 1:52 pm ICT by admin
Washington, March 11 (IANS) University of Maryland researchers have developed a process that may convert all kinds of plant products, from leftover brewer's mash to paper trash, into ethanol and other bio-fuel ... Read more...
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