Deformity-causing mechanism of drug Thalidomide discovered
March 13th, 2010 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 13 (ANI): The primary mechanism by which thalidomide causes malformed limbs in developing embryos has been discovered by scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology.The drug's side-effect gained recognition after many ... Read more...
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World’s smallest ’snowman’ developed
December 4th, 2009 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 4 (ANI): Scientists in the UK have developed the world's smallest snowman, which is one-fifth the width of human hair.The snowman measures 0.01mm across and was made by experts at ... Read more...
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Now, acoustic tweezers to position tiny objects
August 29th, 2009 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 29 (ANI): While it gets quite difficult to manipulate tiny objects like single cells or nanosized beads via relatively large, unwieldy equipment, Penn State engineers have now designed a new ... Read more...
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Nano-sized particles shrink tumours
April 3rd, 2008 - 4:09 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 3 (IANS) There is some hope for cancer patients weary of debilitating and prolonged chemotherapy sessions, thanks to nano-particles. Researchers have edged one step closer to the goal by focussing ... Read more...
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Scientists use nanomagnetic systems to control cellular signalling
January 9th, 2008 - 2:33 pm ICT by admin
London, January 9 (ANI): Experiments carried out by researchers at Children's Hospital Boston suggest that the nanotechnology may soon provide a non-invasive technique to control drug release in the body, and physiologic ... Read more...
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Bacterial films could pave way for self-healing materials
November 14th, 2007 - 2:39 am ICT by admin
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Now, ‘Green’ roofs to keep you warm in winter; cool in summer
November 14th, 2007 - 2:12 am ICT by admin
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