Πέμπτη 25 Ιουλίου 2013

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Nano Scientists Reach the Holy Grail in Label-Free Cancer Marker Detection: Single Molecules

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 03:56 PM PDT

Just months after setting a record for detecting the smallest single virus in solution, researchers at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) have announced a new breakthrough: They used a nano-enhanced version of their patented microcavity biosensor to detect a single cancer marker protein, which is one-sixth the size of the smallest virus, and even smaller molecules below the mass of all known markers.

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Dark Chocolate Lovers Show Higher Tolerance for Bitterness in Chocolate Ice Cream

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 03:46 PM PDT

To make the inherent bitterness of cocoa in chocolate ice cream more palatable, manufacturers add high levels of fat and sugar. Yet, bitterness is an integral part of the complex flavor of chocolate. In a new study published in the August issue of the Journal of Dairy Science®, investigators report that consumers who prefer dark chocolate in solid form tolerate twice the amount of bitter ingredients in chocolate ice cream than those who prefer milk chocolate.

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Scientists Find a Potential Cause of Parkinson’s Disease that Points to a New Therapeutic Strategy

Posted: 24 Jul 2013 03:41 PM PDT

Biologists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have made a significant discovery that could lead to a new therapeutic strategy for Parkinson’s disease.

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