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Human neural stem cells can target cancer cells
Date: April 23rd, 2012 Scientists have discovered that induced pluripotent neural stem cells possess the innate ability to target tumor cells outside the central nervous system. Singapore Agency for Science Technology and Research: 20 April 2012
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Enzymes grow artificial DNA
Date: April 20th, 2012 Scientists have now demonstrated that several lab-made variants of DNA can store and transmit information much like the genuine article. Nature News: 19 April 2012
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New graphene form may usher in new era of electronics
Date: April 19th, 2012 Serendipity operated to allow a group of researchers to create a novel form of graphene that works as a semiconductor, a trait vital for electronics. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: 13 April 2012
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Nanocrystal-coated fibers might reduce energy waste
Date: April 19th, 2012 Researchers are using a nanotechnology to harvest energy from hot pipes or engine components to potentially recover energy wasted in factories, power plants and cars. R&D Mag: 18 April 2012
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Turning up the heat on biotechnology
Date: April 18th, 2012 Scientists have inserted a foreign gene into a heat-loving microbe to create the first genetically-engineered microorganism which thrives at very high temperatures. COSMOS: 18 April 2012 Homepage image: Naturally occuring in hot springs hyperthermophile archae thrive at high temperatures.… More »
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Quantum computer built inside diamond
Date: April 18th, 2012 Researchers have built a quantum computer in a diamond, the first of its kind to include protection against harmful noise called “decoherence.” Futurity.org: 9 April 2012
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Nanotechnology can launch a new age of space exploration
Date: April 18th, 2012 Nasa and the European Space Agency have ambitious plans: super-thin spacesuits and shoebox-sized shuttles are just two and nanotech will undoubtedly play a role. The Guardian: 17 April 2012
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Best evidence yet that a single gene can affect IQ
Date: April 17th, 2012 A massive genetics study has revealed what is claimed as the biggest effect yet of a single gene on intelligence – although the effect is small. New Scientist: 16 April 2012
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Nano sponges soak up oil again and again
Date: April 17th, 2012 A sponge made of pure carbon nanotubes with a dash of boron shows remarkable ability to absorb oil spills from the surface of water. Rice University: 13 April 2012
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Brazil tests GM mosquitoes to fight dengue
Date: April 17th, 2012 An experiment to reduce populations of the dengue-carrying mosquito, by releasing millions of genetically modified insects into the wild, is working. SciDev Net: 10 April 2012
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