New breakthrough in paralysis treatment reported Brazilian scientists claim to have restored feeling to patients paralysed for two years or more, reports Marina Murphy in this issue of Chemistry & Industry Magazine. The report previews research carried out at the University of San Paulo, Brazil. Scientists lead by Tarciscio Barros at the University's School of Medicine harvested stem cells... view more... (2003-11-13)
Are nanobots on their way? The first real steps towards building a microscopic device that can construct nano machines have been taken by US researchers. Writing in the peer-reviewed publication, International Journal of Nanomanufacturing from Inderscience Publishers, researchers describe an early prototype for a nanoassembler. view more (2008-04-29)
