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Biochemical ‘On-Switch' Could Solve Protein Purification ChallengeDrugs based on engineered proteins represent a new frontier for pharmaceutical makers. Even after they discover a protein that may form the basis of the next wonder drug, however, they have to …
‘Microfluidic Palette’ May Paint Clearer Picture of Biological Processes(Top) The NIST microfluidic palette. The mixing area is the pin-sized chamber bordered by three holes in the center of the top layer. (Bottom) For each of the three dyes injected into …
Genetically Engineered Mice Yield Clues to ‘Knocking Out’ CancerDeleting two genes in mice responsible for repairing DNA strands damaged by oxidation leads to several types of tumors, providing additional evidence that such stress contributes to the development … |
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