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Biosensor that can Identify Immune System Cells that Actively Suppress Tumour Growth

An EU-funded research team has developed a biosensor that can identify immune system cells that actively suppress tumour growth. This biosensor can help patients use their immune systems to fight cancer. The COCHISE (&#3...

4 Dec 2009

Fluorescent Sensor Helping Scientists Track Specific Chromosomal Modifications

Chromosomal DNA is normally coiled and compacted via interactions with histone proteins to form material called chromatin. Chemical modification of the histones can profoundly alter how the chromatin is arranged, and this represents an important mechanism by which cells regulate gene expression.

19 Nov 2009

Researchers Develop Biosensor Chip 1,000 Times More Sensitive

Searching for biomarkers that can warn of diseases such as cancer while they are still in their earliest stage is likely to become far easier thanks to an innovative biosensor chip developed by Stanford University resear...

17 Nov 2009

Report Examines Market for Large-Area and Printed Sensors

Research and Markets, the leading source for international market research and market data, has announced the addition of the "Large-Area and Printed Sensor Markets: 2009-2016" report to their offering. The...

From Research and Markets 12 Nov 2009

Finding Paves Way for Smaller Nanoelectronics and Nanosensors

Silicon nanowires are attracting significant attention from the electronics industry due to the drive for ever-smaller electronic devices, from cell phones to computers. The operation of these future devices, and a wide array of additional applications, will depend on the mechanical properties of these nanowires.

11 Nov 2009

Heat-Sensitive Sensors Monitoring Aircraft Skin

Aircraft of the future will be able to "sense" even minute structural fuselage damage, according to a team of German scientists. Heat-sensitive sensors monitoring the aircraft skin will be able to detect any de...

2 Nov 2009

NASA and MSGI to Advance Solar Cell Technology and Develop Nano-Chemical Sensors

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ("NASA") and MSGI Security Solutions Inc. (OTCBB: MSGI) today announced under the terms of two Space Act Agreements, it will partner with MSGI, to advance solar...

27 Oct 2009

Scientists Expect ESPRIT Project Will Make Innovative Leaps in Biosensor Design

Scientists are developing a range of miniaturised wearable and track-side sensors, computer modelling tools and smart training devices to help British athletes improve their performance on the world stage, as part of a n...

27 Oct 2009

Sporian Microsystems to Develop Field-Deployable Sensors under Contract

Sporian Microsystems, a developer of sensors and sensor systems, has been awarded two contracts from the US Air Force to develop small, modular, field-deployable sensors for use in solid rocket motor (SRM) health assessm...

26 Oct 2009

New Biosensor Help Identify Cells in Immune System that Actively Suppress Tumour Growth

A powerful new biosensor developed by European researchers will help identify cells in the immune system that actively suppress tumour growth, then put them to use. Enlisting the patient's own immune system would be ...

22 Oct 2009