Second Life Closes Banks
Thursday, January 10th, 2008After months of scandals, virtual banks get an eviction notice.
Archive for the ‘Bio Tech Review’ Category
After months of scandals, virtual banks get an eviction notice.
DNA Deletion Linked to Autism
Thursday, January 10th, 2008A massive new study of the genetics of autism could lead to diagnostic tests and, eventually, to the identification of new drug targets.
Yahoo’s Plan for a Smarter In-Box
Thursday, January 10th, 2008Its e-mail program will trade data with social-networking sites.
Gene Therapy for Alcoholics
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008An interesting approach to curbing alcoholism is tested on rats.
Magnetic Cell Therapy
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008A new technique uses a magnetic field to guide potential therapies to stents in clogged blood vessels.
A Better Battery for Laptops
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008Boston-Power ramps up production of its long-lasting battery.
Smart Foam
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008A spongelike shape-memory alloy could find use in communications, robotics, and aerospace.
Pocket Printer
Monday, January 7th, 2008Polaroid and Zink Imaging announce a miniature photo printer for cell phones and cameras.
Next Steps for Stem Cells
Monday, January 7th, 2008New methods to reprogram adult cells could create novel models of disease.
Super-Charging Lithium Batteries
Friday, January 4th, 2008Nanowire electrodes could improve the performance of electric vehicles.
Transforming Communication
Friday, January 4th, 2008New software from Ribbit could make it easier to stay in touch.
The New Hygiene Hypothesis
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008The microbes within us could explain rising allergy rates.
The Year in Nanotech
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008Better batteries and super-sticky glues are becoming possible because of nanomaterials.
The Year in Software
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008In 2007, life online continued to meld with life offline.
Regenerating Nerves
Saturday, December 29th, 2007A polymer studded with chemicals that resemble a common neurotransmitter can stimulate the growth of neurons.