An incisive design solution: The spider's venomous fang

(Phys.org) -- Although their armor consists of the same material as their predator’s fangs, flies, grasshoppers and other insects that are the usual prey of spiders have little to offer by way of defence against the spider’s bite. As researchers of the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam, the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle and the University of ...

From the archives: Veterinary Q&A on flea control

Leroy, a 3-year-old goldendoodle, was medicated and had his neck shaved after he had a reaction to a topical flea-prevention medication. Photo by Jean Lange-Mollmann

Albertville native's research with shrimp shell may be key to diabetic bandages

Dr. Whitney Hough's work with shrimp, seaweed and a bandage could help diabetics overcome slow-healing sores - known as diabetic ulcers.

Research and Markets: Chitosan-Based Systems for Biopharmaceuticals: Delivery, Targeting and Polymer Therapeutics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Chitosan-Based Systems

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Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k3wdh2/chitosanbased_sys ) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Chitosan-Based Systems for Biopharmaceuticals: Delivery, Targeting and Polymer Therapeutics" to their offering.