Olive oil, breast cancer, gigapixel scans

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Olive oil biophenols – Raman reveals all – The first report of Raman spectroscopy being used to look at chemical structures in olive oil has been published. The study establishes Raman as a rapid, non-destructive and reliable analytical technique for identifying bioactive components, such as biophenols in dietary extracts and surpasses other analytical methods.
One nanoparticle for targeting, tracking and treating breast cancer – Nanoparticles coupled to a fluorescent dye can be used to …

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Just say no to sunscreen nanophobia!

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This post was chosen as an Editor's Selection for ResearchBlogging.orgOnce again we’re at a pivotal point in human development, where a novel technology might allow us to improve the lot of millions, perhaps billions of people across the globe and yet activists are invoking the precautionary principle and informing consumers of the possible dangers therein. As happened with vaccines, nuclear energy, genetically modified crops, stem cells and …

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Materials, nanotechnology, iPhone app

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Science news links for June 3rd through June 8th, including my latest contributions to Materials Today magazine:

Nanotechnology fights cancer – Functionalised single-walled carbon nanotubes, rather than being a health risk, cause T cell antigens to cluster in the blood and stimulate the body's natural immune response.
Flat-packed carbon – Synthesising and isolating new forms of pure carbon allotropes, has been the focus of much research during the last two to three decades not least …

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