News tagged with materials science and engineering
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Germ-killing copper surfaces in hospitals could save thousands of lives
When Adam Estelle graduated from the University of Arizona's materials science and engineering program four years ago, he had no idea he would be involved in saving thousands of lives.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 08, 2012 |
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Study suggests immune system can boost regeneration of peripheral nerves
Modulating immune response to injury could accelerate the regeneration of severed peripheral nerves, a new study in an animal model has found. By altering activity of the macrophage cells that respond to ...
Medical research
Oct 02, 2012 |
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Scratching the surface: Engineers examine UV effects on skin mechanics
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers in Stanford's Department of Materials Science and Engineering are using models derived in mechanical labs to look closer at how ultraviolet radiation changes the protective ...
Medical research
Oct 05, 2012 |
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Collagen-seeking synthetic protein could lead doctors to tumor locations
Johns Hopkins researchers have created a synthetic protein that, when activated by ultraviolet light, can guide doctors to places within the body where cancer, arthritis and other serious medical disorders ...
Medical research
Aug 29, 2012 |
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