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Advance in DNA-based Computer Chips

IBM scientists build computer chips from DNA

Chips in which nanotechnology elements self-assemble could be on the horizon

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intrinsi on August 17th 2009 in Biology, Hardware, Nanotechnology

Nanotech Cancer Fighters

Hi-tech ‘Trojan horse’ can kill cancer cells: researchers

Australian researchers are set to begin human trials of a tiny nano-cell that acts as a “Trojan horse” against cancer cells, a breakthrough they say may curb the need for debilitating chemotherapy.

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intrinsi on July 2nd 2009 in Biology, Nanotechnology

The Electromagnetic Ear

Human Ear Inspires Universal Radio Antenna

TV, radio, GPS, cell phones, wireless Internet, and other electronics all use different radio waves to receive and send information. Now scientists at MIT have created a tiny antenna capable of receiving any radio signal, based on the human ear.

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intrinsi on June 8th 2009 in Biology, Hardware, Media Reviews