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Spit Sensor Spots Oral Cancer: By Brittany Sauser | 08/06/2008 | 4 Comments; An ultrasensitive optical protein sensor analyzes saliva.

Pressure-Sensing Contact Lenses: By Jennifer Chu | 08/05/2008 | 4 Comments; A tiny electrical circuit built into contact lenses may provide 24-hour monitoring for glaucoma.

Patient-Matched Stem Cells: By Emily Singer | 08/01/2008 | 0 Comments; Scientists have created stem cells from an ALS patient using a new reprogramming method.

New Drugs Mimic Exercise: By Emily Singer | 07/31/2008 | 4 Comments; Compounds boost endurance and allow mice to run for substantially longer.

Controlling a Gut Bot's Position: By Kristina Grifantini | 07/31/2008 | 2 Comments; A swallowable robot can be stuck and unstuck to a spot on command.

Tiny $10 Microscope: By Katherine Bourzac | 07/30/2008 | 5 Comments; A high-resolution, lens-free microscope fits on a dime-size chip.

Aging: An Evolutionary Accident?: By Emily Singer | 07/25/2008 | 6 Comments; Research suggests a new mechanism for aging in worms.

An Eye Test for Diabetes: By Anna Davison | 07/23/2008 | 0 Comments; A snapshot of the retina could detect cell damage in the early stages of diabetes.

Making Genetic Testing Useful: By Emily Singer | 07/22/2008 | 0 Comments; A project aims to convert the slew of newly identified disease-risk genes into useful medical information.

Magnets Capture Cancer Cells: By Jocelyn Rice | 07/22/2008 | 0 Comments; Nanoparticles pluck cancer cells from the bellies of mice.

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.

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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)