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Remote-controlled genes trigger insulin production
Date: May 4th, 2012 Nanoparticles heated by radio waves switch on genes in mice. Nature News: 3 May 2012
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Sharing is caring: we need open access to genetic information
Date: May 3rd, 2012 Researchers argue open sharing of clinical trial data will lead to faster, more trustworthy evidence for many health problems. The Conversation: 3 May 2012
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Biofuel tree project discovers Indigenous partners
Date: May 2nd, 2012 Australian researchers have planted five hectares of Pongamia trees in north Queensland in a bid to create a commercially viable plantation for biofuel production. University of Queensland: 1 May 2012
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Non-toxic nanoparticle could boost medication and MRI
Date: May 2nd, 2012 A bio-engineered protein-based nanoparticle capable of transporting various drugs can cross the blood brain barrier and improve MRI scans 8000 times relative to existing agents. EurekaAlert: 1 May 2012 PLOS One paper
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Fewer genetic changes than expected in pluripotent stem cells
Date: May 1st, 2012 Whole genomic sequencing of induced pluripotent stem cells from human bone marrow revealed relatively few genetic changes during the conversion from adult to stem cell Health Canal: 30 April 2012
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Developing countries face up to synthetic biology challenges
Date: May 1st, 2012 As commercial synthetic biology production gathers speed, there are growing calls for greater regulation. SciDev Net: 27 April 2012
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The $1000 genome map: do you really want to know?
Date: April 30th, 2012 The race to develop fast and affordable methods for sequencing an entire genome means the $1000 genome sequence might soon be within reach for all of us. The Conversation: 26 April 2012
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No one likes to change their mind, not even on climate
Date: April 30th, 2012 We know from both research and experience that people cling to information that is in line with their beliefs and worldviews, even when they suspect or even know the information to be false. The Conversation: 27 April 2012 TechNyou We… More »
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Nano-devices cross blood-brain barrier open door to treat Cerebral Palsy
Date: April 24th, 2012 Nano-devices with anti-inflamatory drugs attached successfully crossed the brain-blood barrier to deliver the drug in rabbits with cerebral palsy. John Hopkins Children’s Centre: 23 April 2012
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FDA proposes new rules for nanotech for food
Date: April 24th, 2012 The US regulator says foods and packaging containing nanoparticles may require more scrutiny. Sci-Tech Today 23 April 2012 PEN April 2012 TechNyou It iwll be interesting to see if this has any influence on the debate happening in Australia… More »
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