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A Korean team of mechanical engineers has created a novel nanoscale biosensing technique to detect uniform heat signatures from individual cells. This innovation allows for the measurement of cell viability and may lead to early diagnosis of diseases like cancer based on differences in thermal properties.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJun 28, 2013

Resourceful microbes reign in world's oceans

A research team at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has developed a new genetic tool to analyze microbial life in oceans. They found that marine microbes are adapted to very narrow and specialized niches, utilizing diverse energy sources and displaying genomic streamlining.

SourceBigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 24, 2013

NIH Common Fund announces awards for Single Cell Analysis Program

The NIH plans to support 26 awards to accelerate the development and application of single cell analysis, enabling researchers to identify rare cell types and alterations in specific cells. The program aims to personalize health by understanding the link between cell variation, tissue function, and disease emergence.

SourceNIH/National Institute of Mental Health·DateOct 15, 2012
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

Close family ties keep cheaters in check, study finds

Researchers found that cooperation among amoebae depends on their genetic relatedness, with low-relatedness populations exhibiting high cheating rates. The study suggests that population bottlenecks can stabilize cellular cooperation by eliminating diversity and restarting the population from a single cell.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalScience·DateDec 15, 2011

Rice breakthrough could double wireless capacity with no new towers

Researchers at Rice University have made a breakthrough that could allow wireless phone companies to double throughput on their networks without adding a single cell tower. The new 'full-duplex' technology uses an extra antenna and computing tricks to enable simultaneous transmission and reception on the same frequency.

SourceRice University·DateSep 6, 2011

UBC-led team develops platform to monitor hematopoietic stem cells

A UBC-led team has developed an automated microfluidic cell culture platform to study hundreds of hematopoietic stem cells at the single cell level. The new tool provides insights into HSC survival and growth factor requirements, with applications in drug development, clone selection, and culture optimization.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalNature Methods·DateMay 22, 2011
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Scientists discover the molecular heart of collective behavior

Researchers at Princeton University found that a chemical signal called cAMP can induce coordinated movement in cells, leading to the formation of groups. This discovery has implications for understanding collective behavior in humans and other organisms, from white blood cells to organ development.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalScience·DateMay 20, 2010

Singapore scientists make breakthrough findings on early embryonic development

Singapore scientists have made significant breakthroughs in understanding early embryonic development using single cell gene expression analysis. The study resolves debates on cellular differentiation events and highlights the importance of fibroblast growth factor signalling in cell fate decisions.

SourceAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore·JournalDevelopmental Cell·DateApr 20, 2010

A matter of density, not quantity

A team led by Rustem F. Ismagilov demonstrates that the density of bacteria, not their absolute number, drives quorum sensing, a process previously thought to require large groups of cells.

SourceWiley·DateJul 10, 2009
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

New technology paves the way for the future of identifying proteins inside cells

Scientists have developed a new imaging technique that enables the identification of proteins in cells by analyzing their energy flow. This technique, known as coherent two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy (2DIR), has been successfully tested in laboratory experiments and holds promise for improving protein analysis and discovery.

SourceImperial College London·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 22, 2008
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

Jefferson Lab builds first single crystal single cell accelerating cavity

The team successfully fabricated four niobium single cell cavities from large-grain and single crystal ingots, achieving an accelerating gradient of 45 MV/m, exceeding the ILC specification. This new fabrication process simplifies manufacturing, reduces cost, and improves cavity performance.

SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateMay 25, 2005