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When Glass Develops Into A Shell: New Findings In Diatoms (Science Daily)
Diatoms are microalgae that are responsible for nearly a quarter of the oxygen we breathe, but how does their glass-like skeleton develop? Researchers have solved part of the mystery concerning these organisms, so abundant in our oceans, by discovering several genes that are involved in the storage and transport of silica, the principal constituent... »
Novel Cancer Detection Method Uses Tiny Silica Beads To Adhere To Cells (Science Daily)
A novel method of detection of cervical cancer cells has now been developed. The method uses nonspecific adhesion of silica beads to cells. (read here…) Related items Newer treatment for Achilles tendon disorder does not appear to be effective (PhysOrg) ‘Nanosensors’ Spot Early Signs of Cancer (Forbes) Prostate Cancer Recurrence Detected Early in Nanosphere Test (Bloomberg) Magnetic Nanotags Spot Cancer... »
