Metallic markers make direct measurement of protein activity possible

Cells operate on rules not vibes, including when on the precipice of persisting or perishing. Yet, with prior research ...
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Direct measurement of the interaction between immune cells and cancer cells from a patient's biopsy

Researchers have unveiled a technology that promises to improve cancer treatment decisions based on a patient's biopsy. The pioneering biological research and development measures changes in immune ...
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Direct Measurement of T3 Is Likely Vital, Say Researchers

To assess thyroid function, clinicians typically determine blood levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxine (T4) and do not directly measure triiodothyronine (T3). However, findings ...
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Analysis of rowing force of the water strider middle leg by direct measurement using a bio-appropriating probe and by indirect measurement using image analysis

(a) The system consisted of six parts as follows: (1) a force transducer; (2) a BAP; (3) a fixture; (4) a high-speed camera; (5) a pool; and (6) a data acquisition system. (b) Photo of the BAP. (c) ...
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Tomographic measurement of dielectric tensors

A research team reported the direct measurement of dielectric tensors of anisotropic structures including the spatial variations of principal refractive indices and directors. The group also ...
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Direct measurements can reduce uncertainty in soil carbon credit markets

Scientists find a 'measure and remeasure' approach is a feasible method of verifying soil carbon storage in croplands for climate mitigation. Directly measuring soil carbon rather than relying on ...