Rather than focus on cell and tissue structure, NIVI assesses and constructs images based on molecular composition. Normal cells have high concentrations of lipids, but cancerous cells produce more protein. By identifying cells with abnormally high protein concentrations, the researchers could accurately differentiate between tumors and healthy tissue – without waiting for stain to set in.
Archive for November, 2010
New Imaging Technique Accurately Finds Cancer Cells, Fast, by Liz Ahlberg
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010Ask a Scientist – Scientist Bio
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010“Ask a Scientist” Ask current researchers in astronomy, physics and chemistry your burning questions. The following researchers will be answering questions: From 10:00 am to 11:00 am – Dr. Ke Yee Lee From 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Dr. Ian Foster & Dr. Josh Frieman From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm – Dr. Philipp [...]
Physics With a Bang Video!
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010Professors Nagel and Jaeger are caught in the act having fun with physics. Ice cream made with liquid nitrogen? Just one of the eye-popping sights that we have in store for you
Ask a Scientist at Physics With a Bang to Feature Ka Yee Lee
Monday, November 22nd, 2010Physics With a Bang! and Ask a Scientist come together on Saturday, December 4 at the University of Chicago’s Kersten Physics Teaching Center. See Professors Lee, Jaeger, and Nagel bring fun to science!
New Photos! Rebecca Skloot: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Thursday, November 18th, 2010Didn’t have time to join C2ST and Rebecca Skloot at Northwestern? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out the just-released photos from the reception and lecture. It’s just like being there!
Dr. Alan Schriesheim and Rebecca Skloot on CBS News
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010Sixty years ago, Henrietta Lacks was a poor southern tobacco farmer who came down with ovarian cancer.
Doctors treated her, but without her knowledge, they used a tissue sample of her tumor for research, and it became one of the most important tools in medicine.
Interview with Dr. Linda Hicke of Northwestern University
Friday, November 12th, 2010The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is an amazing story. Skloot persevered in getting to know the Lacks family. It really opened up the personal side of science.
Drs. MacIver and Weiss go to Washington, by Megan Fellman
Thursday, November 11th, 2010Two Northwestern University faculty members, Malcolm MacIver and Emily Weiss, have been awarded the highest honor given by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are in the early stages of their independent research careers.
Physics with a Bang!
Dec 4, 2010Join C2ST and experience physics with a bang! Then ask current researchers in astronomy, physics and chemistry your burning science questions.
1950′s Video of HeLa Cells
Tuesday, November 9th, 20101950′s video of HeLa Cells dividing!
