Archives for February 23, 2007

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AlphaSniffer prepares to launch new biosensor

By  Dr Matt Wilkinson

A new biosensor developed by AlphaSniffer can detect viruses, bacteria, proteins, nucleic acids and aptamers in minutes leading to faster and more efficient analyses, according to the US company.

Biochemical chip solves cell-mating puzzle

By  Mike Nagle

Scientists have used a biochemical chip to explain the important role a certain protein plays in the mating habits of yeast cells. The finding could lead to new cancer drugs with fewer side effects.