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An important determinant of cellular response to drugs and toxins is the chemical and physical nature of the extracellular matrix (ECM) to which cells are
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing problem in the U.S., and current estimates suggest that more than 20 million Americans are affected by this disease
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate many life functions, and deviations from normal levels can indicate serious health problems. Measurement of
Cardiac troponin I (cTnI) is considered the 'gold standard' for the diagnosis of myocardial infarction and the assessment of cardiac damage. Yet this clinical
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has developed Standard
As part of a multi-year interagency agreement between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Centers for Disease Control and
Serum proteomics, the detection and measurement of as many proteins in a serum sample as possible, could be an important element of personalized medicine
The presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which include hydrocarbons, monoterpenes and oxygenates, in the atmosphere has become important to climate
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)
Our objective is the development of Standard Reference Materials ( SRMs) and quantitative, reproducible, and accurate measurement methods for characterization
NIST has produced several PCR-based DNA Profiling Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) for the forensic community. The primary uses of these materials are
The purpose of the IEC 62755 standard N42 data format is to facilitate manufacturer-independent transfer of information from radiation measurement instruments
The project aims to develop the metrology for accurate, reliable characterization of nanostructures using the deep ultraviolet (DUV) and extreme ultraviolet
An urgent objective of the microelectronics industry is to mitigate the extreme heat densities generated within devices that are limiting the performance of
The Dynamic Mechanical Metrology Project develops methods to provide accuracy in, and provides calibration services for, acoustic, vibration, acceleration, and
The goal of this project is to extend and improve the measurements of the key climate record of the long-term balance between Earth absorption of solar energy
Our country's way of life depends on the electric power distribution system. Keeping the national electric grid in good working order -- and ensuring power is
The NIST Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) will begin work on developing a guideline document assessing methods for establishing traceability to primary SI
The information economy – the modern economy that heavily dependent on information gathering, transmitting, processing, storing, utilizing and consuming is
Develop and apply advanced measurement methods, electric field reference materials, and COMSOL models to make electrical scanning probe microscopes (eSPMs)
Microwave acoustic resonators are widely used to filter signals on multiple frequency bands for mobile communications. To predict filter performance, industry
The Field Strength Metrology Project develops measurements of free-space electromagnetic (EM) emissions to help evaluate electronic interference of electronic