Biotech Weekly Update & Emerging Technologies Tuesday Update (06/24/2008)

June 24, 2008 / by anacoana

 Biotech Weekly

Genetic Testing for Consumers Scrutinized

California's actions are likely just the beginning of a regulatory debate. By Emily Singer
http://www.technologyreview.com/Biotech/20995/?nlid=1168

Solving the Mystery of fMRI

Researchers determine which cells mediate the blood flow tracked in fMRI. By Courtney Humphries
http://www.technologyreview.com/Biotech/20986/?nlid=1168

Multicolor MRI for Molecular Imaging

Injectable magnets could let doctors watch diseases at work. By Katherine Bourzac
http://www.technologyreview.com/Biotech/20977/?nlid=1168

Remote Control for Pill Cameras

A capsule-sized camera can be steered through the digestive system. By Kate Baggott
http://www.technologyreview.com/Biotech/20909/?nlid=1168

Magnetic Genes

Genetically engineered cells make their own nanomagnets, providing clear MRI images. By Lissa Harris
http://www.technologyreview.com/Biotech/20938/?nlid=1168

 

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Emerging Technologies Tuesday

How Facebook Works by Alan Zeichick

The social network's technology manages a vast and rapidly expanding web of connections for its millions of users.
http://www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/20921/?nlid=1166

Faster Optical Switching by Karen Fox

Virtual particles called excitons could speed data through telecom networks.
http://www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/21000/?nlid=1166

Part II: The Business of Social Networks by Bryant Urstadt

Can social-networking sites ever make money?
http://www.technologyreview.com/Biztech/20979/?nlid=1166

Console makers embrace indie game developers by Associated Press

http://www.technologyreview.com/Wire/21003/?nlid=1166

NBC service will show Olympic events via computer by Associated Press

http://www.technologyreview.com/Wire/21002/?nlid=1166

Softbank to sell iPhone for $215 in Japan by Associated Press

http://www.technologyreview.com/Wire/21001/?nlid=1166

 

 

2 comments on Biotech Weekly Update & Emerging Technologies Tuesday Update (06/24/2008)

  • martne said 1 months ago

  • donnamg said 1 months ago

    Well, I read the Part II: The Business of Social Networks with some interest because I've noticed how ads sometimes compliment the contents of a page while others seem so inappropriate.  Also, the Olympics via internet...great idea so why not?

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