News tagged with atomic force microscopy


Researcher provides insight into osteoarthritis

A researcher at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research has discovered additional mechanical properties of articular cartilage, a protective cartilage on the ends of bones that wears down over time, resulting in the ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Apr 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers use atomic force microscopy to decode secrets of our gut

A new technique based on atomic force microscopy was developed at the Institute of Food Research to help 'read' information encoded in the gut lining.

Medical research created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Squeezing ovarian cancer cells to predict metastatic potential

(Medical Xpress)—New Georgia Tech research shows that cell stiffness could be a valuable clue for doctors as they search for and treat cancerous cells before they're able to spread. The findings, which ...

Cancer created Oct 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research yields two 'firsts' regarding protein crucial to human cardiac function

Florida State University researchers led by physics doctoral student Campion Loong have achieved significant benchmarks in a study of the human cardiac protein alpha-tropomyosin, which is an essential, molecular-level ...

Cardiology created Aug 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0