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Technology Research News October 20, 2004 Eric Smalley	Biochip spots single viruses A detector recently built from nanowire transistors can identify individual virus particles in real time in unpurified samples. Labs-on-a-chip based on the device could be used to monitor diseases.
Technology Research News March 10, 2004	Atomic microscope spots viruses Researchers from BioForce Nanosciences Inc., Iowa State University and Des Moines University have combined an atomic force microscope with a method of capturing virus particles to produce a tool that rapidly detects viruses.
Chemistry World November 2, 2010 Hayley Birch	Nanoparticle detector promises fast virus identification The technique, developed by US researchers, can discriminate between different viruses and is sensitive enough to detect the presence of a single virus particle.
Technology Research News December 1, 2004	Smart Dust Gets Magnetic One of the main challenges in making labs-on-a-chip is finding ways to control and mix tiny amounts of liquids. Researchers are using minuscule silicon particles to carry out these tasks.
Chemistry World February 28, 2011 Hayley Birch	Protein nanotubes trap viruses Japanese researchers have used nanotubes made from human blood proteins to trap hepatitis B virus. They say their work lays the foundations for a new chemistry of protein-based nanotubes with biomedical applications.
Technology Research News May 7, 2003	Researchers fill virus with metal One way to construct materials atom by atom is to conscript machinery nature has already devised.
Technology Research News December 17, 2003	Chip uses oil to move droplets Researchers from North Carolina State University have devised a way to manipulate tiny droplets and particles on a chip. Key to the system is suspending what needs to be moved in a heavier liquid.
Unix Insider January 2001 Sandra Henry-Stocker	Understanding viruses What exactly is a virus, how does it work, and how can you protect your system from one? The author explains the difference between viruses and worms, and why keeping up with and preventing them is so difficult...
National Defense November 2010 Eric Beidel	To Counter Bioterrorism, The Key is Boosting Immunity That's why Texas A&M University researchers are investigating ways to arm Americans against attacks involving toxins, viruses and bacteria.
Technology Research News September 24, 2003	Glow shows individual DNA Researchers have made a type of artificial DNA of that glows when it combines with a specific sequence of natural DNA. In principle, the method could be used to develop DNA chips that directly sense individual DNA molecules.
Technology Research News May 21, 2003	DNA sensor changes color University of Rochester researchers have designed a simple, inexpensive sensor that can detect specific sequences of DNA on-the-fly.
Technology Research News February 25, 2004	Nanowires spot DNA mutation Nanowire sensors could eventually be built into labs-on-a-chip that could be used for medical diagnostics and pathogen detection in the field, and for drug discovery.
Technology Research News January 14, 2004	Wet biochip preserves proteins Researchers from Kyushu University in Japan have produced a hydrogel material that makes it possible for proteins to survive aboard labs-on-a-chip.
CIO December 1, 2002 Sarah D. Scalet	When Every Molecule Counts A group of electrical engineers at Purdue University hope that their research could lead to ultrasensitive sensors capable of detecting a single molecule of a biological agent or chemical pollutant.
Technology Research News March 12, 2003	RNA forms nanomotor Researchers from Purdue University have constructed a tiny motor from DNA and RNA molecules. The device, fueled by ATP, which powers our own movements, could eventually power nanomachines.
Chemistry World March 16, 2006 Michael Gross	Plant Virus Fixed with Antennae Researchers have coupled a virus with redox-active molecules. Such particles could become useful in nanoelectronics, they claim.
Chemistry World October 1, 2014 Michael Gross	Viruses melt 'glassy' DNA US Researchers have identified the factors that enable viral DNA to turn from solid to liquid, which allows them to infect host cells. They say the process could become a target for new antiviral therapies.
Chemistry World February 1, 2011 Elinor Richards	Compounds to combat cold sores New compounds to fight the herpes simplex virus, which causes cold sores, have been made by researchers from Italy.
Chemistry World September 24, 2007 Simon Hadlington	Viral Nanoreactor Captures Single Molecules Researchers in the Netherlands have created a biochemical nanoreactor by cracking open a virus, removing its contents then reassembling the virus's protein coat around a single molecule of enzyme.
PC World November 16, 2000 Kim Zetter	Freeze! Drop That Download! From toughening laws to making virus writing seem uncool, industry and government are trying everything to stop virus writers...
Technology Research News October 20, 2004	Biochip levitates droplets Researchers have devised a way to magnetically levitate particles and droplets that have volumes smaller than one billionth of a milliliter. Labs-on-a-chip is one of many potential uses.
Popular Mechanics February 5, 2010 Cassie Rodenberg	Solar-Powered Circuits Charge by Sunlight in Real-Time Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania unveiled the world's first solar-powered circuit in a January edition of ACS Nano. The technology shows particular promise for touchscreen devices
Chemistry World October 16, 2014 Amy Middleton-Gear	New test accelerates herpes detection A new assay for spotting the virus responsible for cold sores has been developed by scientists in Ireland.
PC World November 17, 2000 Kim Zetter	Three Minutes With 'Doctor Owl,' Virus Writer A young virus writer describes his motivation and denies responsibility, while dreaming of creating a 'new breed' of undetectable virus...
InternetNews February 6, 2004	Feedback: Virus Writing: Not Fun, Not Funny Readers weigh in on Chris Nerney's column about the MyDoom virus and offer their own solutions too.
Popular Mechanics September 2006 Ben Harder	Seeking Immunity Pathogens like West Nile virus show no respect for borders. But a new class of vaccines may soon keep them in check.
T.H.E. Journal April 2004 Judith Rajala	Computer Virus Protection Simply having virus protection software on your institution's computer system doesn't guarantee safety and security. Instead, protection and prevention is a team effort between the users and the anti-virus software. Includes a list of useful websites.
Chemistry World August 26, 2014 Andy Extance	No-frills coats set a trend for designer viruses Dutch scientists have built a simple model of viruses' protective coats in an attempt to create viral mimics that could fight diseases, as opposed to causing them.
PC World October 13, 2000 Kim Zetter	How It Works: Viruses They're the "common cold" for computers; we'll show you how they operate and how to protect your PC...
Chemistry World August 31, 2011 Hayley Birch	Smallpox vaccine virus puts cancer in its sights The results of a human cancer therapy trial show for the first time that tumors can be targeted and infected by engineered viruses, without damage to surrounding tissues.
Chemistry World March 4, 2010 Hayley Birch	Accumulation of acid in atmosphere explained The research could also have implications for global climate modelling, enabling scientists to reduce uncertainties related to the effects of aerosols in their predictions.
Chemistry World March 7, 2006 Jon Evans	Brownian motion slips into reverse An electrical device for suppressing Brownian motion has been used to trap proteins, viruses and semiconductor nanocrystals.
PC World June 13, 2002 Sam Costello	First JPEG Virus Identified McAfee studies lab virus that could change the way digital infections spread -- and are contained.
Technology Research News December 31, 2003	Biochip holds millions of vessels Researchers are putting more of the pieces together to construct full-blown labs-on-a-chip, a possibility that promises inexpensive, hand-held biological, chemical and medical tests similar to the way the computer chip revolutionized electronics.
Technology Research News October 6, 2004	Chip spots DNA electrochemically A microelectrochemical method of reading DNA chips could be used in portable detectors. It could be use practically in two to five years, according to the researchers.
Wired August 2005 Jonathon Keats	The Deadly Art of Viral Cinema Her studio is a biophysics lab, her camera a microscope. And she's changing the way we see - and fight - disease. Zhuang uses lasers, a microscope, and pair of hi-res digicams to capture viral infection in action.
Chemistry World May 6, 2009 Phillip Broadwith	Nano-boxes from DNA origami Danish researchers have made a nano-sized box out of DNA that can be locked or opened in response to 'keys' made from short strands of DNA.
The Motley Fool July 25, 2007 Brian Orelli	Hopeful Flu Production Technology From Baxter While the clinical trial demonstrating strong immunogenicity for the new vaccine is certainly good news, the continued development of the production technology is probably the more important item for investors.
PC World November 14, 2000 Kim Zetter	Three Minutes With Fred Cohen, Virus Trends Tracker Originator of 'virus' term holds forth on benevolent viruses, liability, and avoiding dangerous code while surfing...
PC World December 2000 Kim Zetter	Computer Viruses: The Next Generation What will be the next virulent outbreak? No one knows, except that it's guaranteed to be more lethal than ever...
Popular Mechanics August 2007 Joel Johnson	How to Stop Hackers from Watching You Through Your Webcam Anything that's connected to a computer on the Internet is at risk of being compromised, including your webcam. Here three ways to help protect yourself.
Chemistry World May 29, 2013 Hayley Birch	Fast flu mapping without the sequencing Australian researchers showed that using data from flu virus proteins produced similar trees to those generated by genetic sequencing, suggesting a rapid-fire solution for identifying viruses during outbreaks.
Chemistry World February 17, 2014 Helen Bache	Small molecules stop cervical cancer virus assembling Researchers in China have disrupted the life cycle of the leading cause of cervical cancer -- the human papilloma virus -- using a macrocyclic molecule called a pillarene.
Technology Research News May 18, 2005	Nanoparticles Drive Display Researchers have developed a technology that has the potential to provide inexpensive, low-power, color electronic paper. The new scheme uses neutral rather than charged particles dispersed in liquid.
Chemistry World September 5, 2011 David Bradley	Spiders, Grubbs' and polymer-powered nanomotors A chemical spider that spins a polymer thread using a simple catalyst could drive a nanomotor, according to researchers at Pennsylvania State University, US.
AskMen.com August 1, 2001 Justin Becker	Keep Your Computer Virus-Free Call the doctor and head for the hospital: you've just been infected by a computer virus that's erasing your entire hard drive, as you speak. It's time to protect yourself before this happens, and take the necessary steps to make your computer virus-free...
PC Magazine July 13, 2004 Alexandra Robbins	The Virus Wars As the problem continues to escalate, the future direction of the virus wars is something of an unknown, because it depends on so many variables, including the shifting motivations for virus writing.
PC Magazine November 1, 2006	Trick to Protect Address Book is a Bust Urban legend that creating invalid e-mail addresses will thwart virus efforts.
PC World November 15, 2000 Kim Zetter	What Makes Johnny (and Jane) Write Viruses? Forget the stereotypes--virus writers range in age and outlook, but many share an undeveloped sense of ethics, researcher finds...
CIO August 1, 2005 Thomas Wailgum	The Threat from Within Even the best virus protection and network security won't shield your company from a virus if one of your employees downloads it intentionally. Companies with between 500 and 900 employees are the most at risk.