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German Parliament takes action against software patentss
Last week the German parliament addressed the increasingly severe problem of software patent protection.
SC: naturally-occurring DNA not patentable
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Apple granted "iWallet" patent
iPhone maker moves on mobile payment.
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Vermont fighting back against "Patent Trolls"
Vermont just passed an interesting law to deal with the patent trolling.
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Snaking a catheter through an artery in your groin and up to your heart might not sound like “fun” but when compared to open-heart surgery you have to ask ... Read More »
Ever wanted to take a picture or know more about something but have been too lazy to pull out your smartphone or tablet? Well, the MIT project EyeRing hopes to solve... Read More »
A wristwatch-like device that measures a person’s “bioimpedance” helps nurses and doctors
keep patient’s identity straight. Developed by... Read More »
Researchers at the Riken Advanced Science Institute have created a new transistor that may help bring innovative solutions into our daily lives. This device uses the... Read More »
A new device uses music to help the visually impaired “see.” The EyeMusic is a sensory substitution device (SSD) that was developed for the purpose of not ... Read More »
A novel lab-on-a-chip technology successfully measures trace amounts of contaminants in the air. A team from the University of Michigan was contracted by the Department... Read More »
A research team from the University of North Carolina is the first in the US to use a novel FDA-approved device to treat a complex abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA... Read More »
Students at the University of Houston have engineered the concept and prototype for MyVoice, a device that reads sign language and translates its gestures into... Read More »
Diagnosing diseases such as HIV and leukemia could soon be as simple as screening cells using an inexpensive, portable device. The new chip can focus cells into a... Read More »
Comments
Daniel Porter
I bet flow cytometry could be a useful technique in a variety of fields -- could they possibly implement a single FC device for a variety of applications?
May 30, 2012
Aurora Sterling
I don't see why not. Seems like it would be fairly straightforward to adapt this for other uses.
May 30, 2012
A new device could makes trips to the doctor’s office less painful -- especially for those who squirm at the sight of needles. Using a high-pressure jet, a new... Read More »
A new device could test blood without a needle and eliminate the long wait-time for results. The optical microscope provides high-resolution images of individual... Read More »
Clinical data from two studies show promising results of a new device for treating patients with ischemic heart failure. The catheter-based Parachute... Read More »
Researchers at the University of Bergen in Norway have found that a simple electronic application may help those suffering from schizophrenia. One of the most common... Read More »
Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced the industry's first reference clock multiplier. The Agilent N4880A reference clock multiplier enables R&D and test... Read More »
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