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Entries from September 3rd, 2010

A New Frontier in Fighting Cancer

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Chemistry

A new technique using near infrared light making it possible to look deeper into cells and possibly a way to fight cancer and other diseases. using fluoresent dye and near infrared light scientest are able to take pictures of cells and tumors deep within tissue. The probe can be used to search for certain found [...]

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palladium!

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Chemistry

In this article they explain how the common soil bacterium Desulfovibrio desulfuricansto recover the precious metal palladium from industrial waste sources.  Palladium is one of the most precious resource on the earth. They are easily used to convert green house gasses, and that is always a good thing. Dr. Kelvin talks about how we need [...]

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