News tagged with cells recycling

Germany sells vision for 'green toys' to world

(AP) -- The hottest "green" toy in Germany isn't made of organic or recycled materials. That's so 2010. This one has a solar panel and only runs if kids remember to insert bright red "energy stones" that ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Feb 06, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Organic solvent system may improve catalyst recycling and create new nanomedicine uses

Noble metals such as platinum and palladium are becoming increasingly important because of growth in environmentally friendly applications such as fuel cells and pollution control catalysts. But the world ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Oct 28, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Getting turned on: Scientists discover switch mechanism for controlling traffic in cells

Scientists have identified a mechanism that switches on an extremely important process for the proper functioning and survival of our body's cells. Specifically, the fast-track transportation pathway of 'cargo' to and from ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 17, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Biochemists Provide New Key for Treating Fabry Disease, a Rare Childhood Disorder

(PhysOrg.com) -- A research team led by biochemist Scott Garman at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has for the first time determined the mechanism of one of the cell’s 'recycling' enzymes, human alpha-galactosidase ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Feb 02, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Taiwan unveils hydrogen-powered mobile phone chargers

Taiwanese researchers said Friday they have developed hydrogen-powered mobile phone chargers, in a development that could boost the island's efforts to become a player in green technologies.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Oct 02, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (7) | comments 0