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Microfluidics device helps diagnose sepsis in minutes

When time matters in hospitals, automated system can detect an early biomarker for the potentially life-threatening condition.  A novel sensor designed by MIT researchers could dramatically accelerate the process of diagnosing sepsis, a leading cause…

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Commercial Space Ride Secured for NASA’s New Air…

NASA has secured a host satellite provider and ride into space for an instrument that will dramatically advance our understanding of air quality over North America. Maxar Technologies of Westminster, Colorado, will provide satellite integration,…

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The protein that gives identical cells individuality

New insight into a protein’s role in regulating tight DNA packing could have implications for combating tumor cell resistance to anti-cancer treatments. Hokkaido University researchers have revealed how a protein maintains a delicate balance of…

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Tiny motor can “walk” to carry out tasks

Mobile motor could pave the way for robots to assemble complex structures — including other robots Years ago, MIT Professor Neil Gershenfeld had an audacious thought. Struck by the fact that all the world’s living…