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Science News for August 22, 1997


Gold-DNA Combination May Lead To New Ways To Detect Diseases

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new gold-DNA probe technique that offers high accuracy and speed in detecting genetic and pathogenic diseases. The method uses gold nanoparticles combined with oligonucleotides to detect specific genes linked to diseases, eliminating the need for radioactive materials.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalScience·DateAug 22, 1997

Diamond Find: Carbon, Plus Germanium, Helps Silicon 'Shine,' UD Researchers Say

University of Delaware researchers have developed a silicon-based device that can convert some light into electricity using a germanium-carbon alloy. The device, which was tested with laser light, showed a conversion rate of 1.4 percent and demonstrated efficient rectification numbers. This breakthrough has the potential to bridge the ...

SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalIEEE Electron Device Letters·DateAug 22, 1997
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Report Addresses Questions Over Wolves In Adirondacks

The report examines residents' fears about wolf interactions with livestock, humans, and the native deer population. Despite these concerns, states with wolves have minimal livestock losses, highlighting a more nuanced understanding of wolf ecology.

SourceWildlife Conservation Society·DateAug 22, 1997