Metamaterials that can locally control their stiffness and shape would enable a host of new technologies.
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Polymers are Improving Our Ability to Diagnose Cancer
Polymers have been shown to improve the biological capabilities of optical contrast agents to improve diagnosis of diseases such as cancer.
Why Tomatoes and Iron Do Not Mix
Iron can reduce absorption of lycophene, a beneficial antioxidant that gives tomatoes and other fruits their signature color.
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microRNA Clusters as Markers for Cancer
MiRNAs area class of noncoding RNA important for gene expression regulation in many plants, animals and viruses.
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How can we better regulate unconventional oil and gas extraction to protect groundwater from contamination?
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