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IBM experimenting with DNA to build chips

February 20, 2008 The research uses DNA molecules to arrange carbon nanotubes into a grid that might function as a data storage device or to perform calculations. TAGS: DNA, nanotube, molecule, nanometer, circuit board, scientist, data storage, pattern, IBM Corp., grid, material, designer

IBM donates laptops, software to genome project

August 17, 2005 Efforts will help scientists collect and transmit DNA samples from people in remote regions. TAGS: DNA, scientist, IBM Corp., region, blog, laptop computer

U.K. cops to roll out footprint database

January 30, 2007 Aim is to help gumshoes spot links between footprints left at crime scenes and footwear worn by suspects. TAGS: footprint, DNA, U.K., database

GeneTree sprouts genealogy branches

October 24, 2007 James Lee Sorenson oversees a social-networking genealogy Web site, tapping into what he calls the most viral network today--the family. TAGS: DNA, biotechnology, Utah, database, MP3

X-Men may be closer than you think

May 2, 2006 Environmental factors may be causing genetic mutation across the human genome, according to new research. TAGS: genome, DNA, study, sequence, cause, researcher, scientist

Lab computer simulates ribosome in motion

October 22, 2005 After modeling each of 2.64 million atoms, researchers make a movie of a never-before-filmed cellular process that lasts just 2 nanoseconds. Images: Ribosomes on film TAGS: RNA, protein, molecule, researcher, DNA, snapshot, interaction, movie, process, IBM Corp.

Feds out for hacker's blood

January 19, 2007 New York Times hacker Adrian Lamo cites religious objections for not giving blood for DNA sample; hearing to explore whether alternatives are acceptable. TAGS: Adrian Lamo, DNA, probation, Sacramento, blood, hacker, sample, attorney, paper, Mr., California, Yahoo! Inc., U.S., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

Study: Genetic info swapped between different species

January 29, 2007 There's bacteria in our family tree, and it's one reason evolution among humans continues to accelerate, new research shows. TAGS: species, insertion, evolution, DNA, professor

Sensor instantly detects cocaine in blood

March 1, 2006 Device could conceivably be used to test exposure to biotoxins and other substances, researchers say. TAGS: sensor, blood, Nobel prize, molecule, DNA, drug, substance, professor, researcher

RealNetworks loads up SanDisk media players

September 18, 2006 Starting with Sansa e200 gadgets, Real counts on consumers wanting to take "music library" from one device to another. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., SanDisk Corp., RealNetworks Rhapsody, DNA, PlaysForSure, SanDisk Sansa, device manufacturer, media player, library, memory, API, Microsoft Zune, memory card, music, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

Knowledge is power, but can you handle it?

May 10, 2006 The Internet is making it easy to get DNA testing, but the results could be disturbing if not handled correctly. TAGS: cancer, disease, lab, DNA, patient, expert, access, knowledge, power, process

World's next fuel source could be designer organisms

November 7, 2005 Micro-organisms can create beer, cheese and gangrene. Now genome pioneer J. Craig Venter wants them to produce fuel. TAGS: hydrogen, energy, DNA, professor, scientist, code

Week in Missing Links

June 4, 2005 From Neil Armstrong suing for his hair to a king crazy for blogging, these are some of the below-the-radar stories from this week. TAGS: blogging, king, DNA, scientist

RealNetworks strikes a chorus of deals

January 8, 2007 Aiming to better compete against Apple and Microsoft, the company lines up Nokia, TiVo, Logitech, others to support its Rhapsody technology. TAGS: RealNetworks Rhapsody, RealNetworks Inc., iRiver, TiVo Inc., Logitech, device manufacturer, Microsoft Windows CE, Nokia Corp., DNA, Las Vegas, Consumer Electronics Show, SanDisk Corp., Apple Computer, vision, Windows Media, Wi-Fi

Tech person of the year: Nature

December 22, 2004 From DNA's data storage to space tourism, CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos says science is stealing the spotlight. TAGS: biology, molecule, science, DNA, Google Inc., camera

A new ally in the energy crisis: Termites

February 16, 2007 Researchers are figuring out how the bugs turn wood into food to see if the same processes could be applied to make transportation fuel. TAGS: gut, transportation, species, researcher, DNA, presentation, food, process, U.S., San Francisco

McNealy to tech firms: Clean up your security act

February 14, 2006 Sun CEO says tech needs to take aim at the digital divide--and offers up a remedy involving some of Sun's pet initiatives. TAGS: Sun Microsystems Inc., digital divide, Sun Solaris, security problem, thin client, Scott McNealy, Sun Java, DNA, data center, security, CEO, Internet Service Provider, server, e-mail
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