Gene-Finding Method May Speed Search For Disease-Causing Mutant Forms
A new research tool -- developed at the University of Southern California by a collaboration between mathematicians and laboratory molecular biologists --promises to speed dramatically the hunt for disease-causing genes.

'Crystal Engineering' Helps Scientists Solve 3-D Protein Structures
A new technique for engineering protein crystals is helping scientists figure out the three-dimensional structures of some important biological molecules, including a key plague protein whose structure has eluded researchers until now.

New NIST Imaging Tool Has X-Ray Eyes
Using a novel instrument, the NIST team can clearly glimpse minute voids, tiny cracks and other sometimes indiscernible microstructural details over a three-dimensional expanse in a wide range of materials, including metals, ceramics and biological specim

New Microscopy Method Reveals Molecular Map Of Biological Surfaces
Using modern microscopy tools, scientists have been able to look at the molecules and molecular structures on viruses, cell walls and other biological surfaces, but they haven't had any way of knowing what those molecules actually are.

Rensselaer Researchers Seeing Farther And Faster With Terahertz (THz) Imaging
A team of researchers are the first to image biological tissue using single pulses of terahertz (THz or T-ray) radiation.

Research To Combat Biological Warfare
A new technique for rapid, on-the-spot detection of dangerous biological substances could give a major boost to anti-terrorist operations worldwide.

Improved method of plasma 8-Isoprostane measurement and association analyses with habitual drinking and smoking
The investigators proved that their method was a simple and accurate tool for measuring plasma 8-isoprostane.