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A Musical Score for Disease: By Jennifer Chu | 07/18/2008 | 4 Comments; Converting genetic activity into music may be a way to monitor health.

The Secrets of Anti-Aging Genes: By Emily Singer | 07/17/2008 | 1 Comment; A new study asks why some people stay healthy into old age.

Growing Neural Implants: By Emily Singer | 07/16/2008 | 2 Comments; New approaches could more seamlessly integrate medical devices into the body.

Mapping Infectious Diseases: By Emily Singer | 07/10/2008 | 0 Comments; A system maps outbreaks culled from Internet news sites.

Zapping Individual Cancer Cells: By Lissa Harris | 07/09/2008 | 3 Comments; A new laser microscalpel used in surgery can target single cells.

"Plug and Play" Hospitals: By Kristina Grifantini | 07/09/2008 | 0 Comments; Medical devices that exchange data could make hospitals safer.

First Detailed Map of the Human Cortex: By Emily Singer | 07/07/2008 | 1 Comment; A new imaging technique reveals previously hidden brain structures, including the central hub.

Healthier Aging: By Anna Davison | 07/03/2008 | 5 Comments; Mice fed an ingredient in red wine are healthier, although they don't necessarily live longer.

A Prosthesis for Speech: By Jennifer Chu | 07/03/2008 | 0 Comments; Decoding neural signals for speech may give voice to the voiceless.

Taking Vitamins Based on Your Genome: By Emily Singer | 07/02/2008 | 1 Comment; Newly discovered genetic variations could predict who needs more folic acid.

Genetic-Testing Fight Continues: By Emily Singer | 06/27/2008 | 0 Comments; Who should regulate your access to your genomic information?

Want to Enhance Your Brain Power?: By Emily Singer | 06/26/2008 | 2 Comments; Research hints that electrically stimulating the brain can speed learning.

Genetic Testing for Consumers Scrutinized: By Emily Singer | 06/23/2008 | 7 Comments; California's actions are likely just the beginning of a regulatory debate.

Jul • Aug Issue
Sequencing a Single Molecule of DNA: By Emily Singer | 0 Comments; Helicos Biosciences' novel machine could speed up sequencing and unearth new disease-linked genetic variations.

Jul • Aug Issue
A Messy Art: By Katrina S. Firlik | 1 Comment; A neurosurgeon explains how she manages to cope with the newest technologies for brain surgery.

Solving the Mystery of fMRI: By Courtney Humphries | 06/20/2008 | 0 Comments; Researchers determine which cells mediate the blood flow tracked in fMRI.

Multicolor MRI for Molecular Imaging: By Katherine Bourzac | 06/19/2008 | 0 Comments; Injectable magnets could let doctors watch diseases at work.

Remote Control for Pill Cameras: By Kate Baggott | 06/19/2008 | 0 Comments; A capsule-sized camera can be steered through the digestive system.

Magnetic Genes: By Lissa Harris | 06/18/2008 | 4 Comments; Genetically engineered cells make their own nanomagnets, providing clear MRI images.

Making Old Muscle Young: By Jennifer Chu | 06/16/2008 | 14 Comments; Researchers boost growth of muscle stem cells to stop age-related muscle deterioration.

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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)