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A Genetic Link for Vision Loss: By Jennifer Chu | 08/27/2008 | 1 Comment; A key molecule related to immunity may play a role in macular degeneration.

A Stem-Cell Revolution: By Emily Singer | 08/27/2008 | 3 Comments; Biologist Doug Melton talks about how disease-specific stem cells will reshape medicine.

The Smell of Cancer: By Corinna Wu | 08/20/2008 | 1 Comment; Skin-cancer tumors give off a characteristic odor profile that could be used for early detection.

Lighting Up Tumors: By Katherine Bourzac | 08/19/2008 | 0 Comments; Surgical imaging system turns cancer tissue neon.

A Blueprint to Regenerate Limbs: By Emily Singer | 08/18/2008 | 7 Comments; Probing the salamander genome reveals clues to its remarkable ability to regrow damaged limbs and organs.

How to Catch Olympic Cheats: By Emily Singer | 08/13/2008 | 8 Comments; Athletes using performance drugs can't stay ahead of detection methods for very long.

RNAi Drug for Cholesterol: By Corinna Wu | 08/12/2008 | 2 Comments; RNA interference shows promise in reducing cholesterol in animals.

Genealogy Gets More Precise: By Emily Singer | 08/11/2008 | 2 Comments; Rapidly growing databases enable a more complete picture of one's ancestry.

An Artificial Pancreas: By Lauren Gravitz | 08/08/2008 | 7 Comments; A device that reads glucose levels and delivers insulin may be close at hand.

The Brain Unmasked: By Emily Singer | 08/06/2008 | 1 Comment; New imaging technologies reveal the intricate architecture of the brain, creating a blueprint of its connectivity.

Spit Sensor Spots Oral Cancer: By Brittany Sauser | 08/06/2008 | 4 Comments; An ultrasensitive optical protein sensor analyzes saliva.

Pressure-Sensing Contact Lenses: By Jennifer Chu | 08/05/2008 | 4 Comments; A tiny electrical circuit built into contact lenses may provide 24-hour monitoring for glaucoma.

Patient-Matched Stem Cells: By Emily Singer | 08/01/2008 | 0 Comments; Scientists have created stem cells from an ALS patient using a new reprogramming method.

New Drugs Mimic Exercise: By Emily Singer | 07/31/2008 | 4 Comments; Compounds boost endurance and allow mice to run for substantially longer.

Controlling a Gut Bot's Position: By Kristina Grifantini | 07/31/2008 | 2 Comments; A swallowable robot can be stuck and unstuck to a spot on command.

Tiny $10 Microscope: By Katherine Bourzac | 07/30/2008 | 5 Comments; A high-resolution, lens-free microscope fits on a dime-size chip.

Aging: An Evolutionary Accident?: By Emily Singer | 07/25/2008 | 6 Comments; Research suggests a new mechanism for aging in worms.

An Eye Test for Diabetes: By Anna Davison | 07/23/2008 | 0 Comments; A snapshot of the retina could detect cell damage in the early stages of diabetes.

Making Genetic Testing Useful: By Emily Singer | 07/22/2008 | 0 Comments; A project aims to convert the slew of newly identified disease-risk genes into useful medical information.

Magnets Capture Cancer Cells: By Jocelyn Rice | 07/22/2008 | 0 Comments; Nanoparticles pluck cancer cells from the bellies of mice.

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Biotech Videos

An Easier Upgrade to Holographic Storage
Friday, October 10, 2008
Watch Brian Lawrence, manager of GE’s Integrated Polymer Systems Lab, in Niskayuna, NY, discuss the history of recording media. He also explains how holographic storage discs are made and how data is written to them.
(7min 48sec)