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San Diego-based Illumina revealed a $1 million machine today that can sequence tens of thousands of genomes each year. Read more »
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San Diego-based Illumina revealed a $1 million machine today that can sequence tens of thousands of genomes each year. Read more »
Researchers say the pen could be used to treat severe damage from a car accident or to remodel defects in a bone. Read more »
While designing a chip, the researchers noticed the polymer they were working with had unusual properties. In a world where drug resistance is rampant, it could be a lifesaver. Read more »
Researchers were able to replicate sensations of pressure and grabbing an object by delivering electrical signals to different parts of the brain. Read more »
It turns out that over-sharers on Twitter are contributing to our knowledge of public health. Researchers found a correlation between diners’ food poisoning experiences and poor restaurant grades. Read more »
After playing with augmented reality glasses all week, I was shocked by how mature zSpace’s tablet technology is. It is especially suited to educators, medical professionals and industrial designers. Read more »
Researchers found that bone cells grow up to 80 percent faster on a rough surface compared to a smooth one. Read more »
Thinner than a human hair, the patch is suited to unobtrusive health monitoring. It could also give a robot a more delicate sense of touch. Read more »
Ultrafine particles are emitted by laser printers, radiators, cigarettes and many other household items. Should we be worried about breathing in more from a 3D printer? Read more »
A team will first test the invention in Lahore, Pakistan, where it is estimated that more than 60 percent of the water is contaminated. Read more »