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Saturday, March 17, 2012

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


Live cells 'printed' using standard inkjet printer

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 08:26 AM PDT

Researchers have found a way to create temporary holes in the membranes of live cells using a standard inkjet printer. Creating temporary pores allow researchers to put molecules inside of cells that wouldn't otherwise fit, and study how the cells react.

Nano rescues skin: Shrimp shell nanotech for wound healing and anti-aging face cream

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 06:44 AM PDT

Nanoparticles containing chitosan have been shown to have effective antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Escherichia coli. The materials could be used as a protective wound-healing material to avoid opportunistic infection as well as working to facilitate wound healing.

Deprived of sex, jilted flies drink more alcohol

Posted: 15 Mar 2012 11:50 AM PDT

Scientists have discovered that a tiny molecule in the fly's brain called neuropeptide F governs this behavior—as the levels of the molecule change in their brains, the flies' behavior changes as well.

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