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Startup That Builds Biological Parts: By Emily Singer
Friday, October 02, 2009; Ginkgo BioWorks aims to push synthetic biology to the factory level.

Genetic Fountain of Youth: By Jocelyn Rice | 10/01/2009 | 1 Comment; Researchers have identified a genetic tweak that can slow aging in mice.

Analyzing Cancer Cells to Choose Treatments: By Emily Singer | 09/30/2009 | 2 Comments; Microfluidics chips allow scientists to study circulating cancer cells and determine their vulnerabilities.

A Brighter Future for Retinal Implants: By Duncan Graham-Rowe | 09/29/2009; Implants may be commonplace in only a couple of years.

A Better Bug for Biofuels: By Emily Singer | 09/25/2009 | 3 Comments; Scientists are optimizing a lipid-producing microbe to make biofuels.

A Turning Point for Personal Genomes: By Emily Singer | 09/24/2009; Scientists are finally starting to find medical information of value.

Toward a Universal Flu Vaccine: By Lauren Gravitz | 09/22/2009 | 2 Comments; A company is preparing human trials of a DNA-based, universal influenza vaccine.

Predicting Drug Response from Brain Waves: By Rachel Kremen | 09/22/2009 | 2 Comments; A device helps to pair patients with the right antidepressant.

Simpler Colon Cancer Screening: By Michael Day | 09/21/2009 | 1 Comment; A new blood test could improve cancer-screening compliance.

Laser-Triggered Chemical Reactions: By Katherine Bourzac | 09/21/2009 | 1 Comment; Microcapsules in a mixture burst and release reactants on demand.

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