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Chemistry World January 20, 2011 Hayley Birch	Programmable RNA promising for bio-compatible therapies Programmable nanostructures based on ribonucleic acid could be used as vessels for shipping therapeutic molecules into cells, according to US scientists.
Chemistry World January 20, 2011 Erica Wise	Protective shells for cells A highly permeable shell made for living cells could substantially extend their lifetime in bioengineering applications, including aiding bone repair, say US scientists.
Chemistry World January 19, 2011 Jon Cartwright	Modified protein binders give shortcut to drugs The method, which involves attaching polypeptides to the binders, could help reduce the work required to develop protein binders into safer drugs.
Chemistry World January 18, 2011 Philippa Ross	Pig power for batteries Scientists in China have developed an electrode for lithium-sulfur batteries using pig bones as a cheap and renewable carbon source.
Chemistry World January 17, 2011 Laura Howes	Nanoparticle divides to conquer Scientists have made a nanoparticle that breaks up into smaller units once it reaches its target, allowing it to penetrate deeper into tumour tissue and deliver treatment more effectively.
Chemistry World January 17, 2011 James Urquhart	BSE pathogens passed on by air It was generally thought that prions were not transmitted by air, but now scientists have confirmed an airborne route to infection.
Chemistry World January 16, 2011 Hayley Birch	Antibodies could lead to MRSA vaccine US scientists have developed antibodies against a protein belonging to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
BusinessWeek January 13, 2011 Ira Boudway	Innovator: Stephen Quake Stanford bio-engineer Stephen Quake has created a rubber chip that makes gene research faster, easier, and more precise.
Fast Company February 2011 Elizabeth Svoboda	How Samuel Stupp Is Rebuilding Your Body, One Molecule at a Time Making paralyzed mice walk was just the first step for Samuel Stupp. Now he and his team are on a mission to help our bodies repair themselves.
Fast Company February 2011	Designer Molecules The Stupp lab's bio-active nanofibers could help make regenerative medicine a reality.
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