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Friday, February 22, 2002 |
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Bank pays up for nature. A big financial services group, HSBC, is providing $50 million for global nature conservation. [BBC News: sci/tech]
Commentary: An excellent example of a corporation doing something for the right reasons.
1:47:00 PM 
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Instant Diagnosis in Your Palm. Researchers develop a DNA detection system designed to instantly diagnoses disease, as well as acts of bioterrorism. And it all comes wrapped in a handheld device. By Kristen Philipkoski. [Wired News]
Commentary: First part of a tricorder, assuming that their research stands up to review.
12:14:42 PM
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Sticky job revealed for DNA. Bacterial biofilms stick together using a DNA glue - the surprising discovery suggests new treatments for conditions like cystic fibrosis [New Scientist]
Abstract: DNA, not alginate is the main glue in eye infections common to contact lens wearers and in cysctic fibrosis.
Commentary: By better understanding the way this works, we can both fight these diseases, and come up with better organic based adhesives that are based off a replenishable resource. The trick will be to create source biofilms such that we need not worry about infecting anyone (or thing) with the bacteria.
11:36:33 AM
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