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Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) Discoveries
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NSF's public investment in science, engineering, education and technology
helps to create knowledge and sustain prosperity. Read here about the Internet,
microbursts, Web browsers, extrasolar planets, and more... a panoply of discoveries
and innovations that began with NSF support.
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![AFM images showing two yellow molecules on a blue mica surface.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081030205537im_/http://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/media/images/mica1_l2.jpg) |
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Researcher Says Life Evolved Between the Mica Sheets Biophysicist Helen Greenwood Hansma of the University of California, Santa Barbara, on the origin of her new hypothesis for the origins of life Released
July 14, 2008
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Microbes to People: Without Us, You're Nothing! How tiny microbes run the world Released
April 21, 2008
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The World's Smallest Whistle-Blowers: Microbes Microbes warn of ecological damage Released
April 21, 2008
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2007: Year in Review A look back at some of the NSF-supported advances and activities reported last year Released
January 30, 2008
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Top Scientists Promote Innovative, Multidisciplinary Global Problem-Solving Strategies Released
December 11, 2007
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![Image shows two molecules binding to a larger molecule.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081030205537im_/http://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/media/images/integrase_l.jpg) |
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Molecules in Motion: Computer Simulations Lead to a Better Understanding of Protein Structures A California researcher is using the world's most powerful supercomputers to simulate the behavior of molecules. The work could have significant health benefits. Released
July 29, 2005
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Vaults: From Biological Mystery to Nanotech Workhorse? Natural nano-capsules show promise for drug delivery, electrical switches and circuits Released
May 11, 2005
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![A piece of the RNA domain in human telomerase](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081030205537im_/http://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/media/images/page4_imageb_l.jpg) |
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The First Key Piece of Telomerase
UCLA biochemists map a knot of RNA that's critical to the enzyme's functioning Released
March 14, 2005
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New Method Will Aid Genome Researchers Computer program helps scientists perform genome-wide analyses systematically and fast Released
February 10, 2005
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![graphic of a virus infecting a cell](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081030205537im_/http://www.nsf.gov/news/mmg/media/images/rna_lariat_l1.jpg) |
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RNA Lariat May Tie Up Loose Ends to Decades-Old Mystery of Retrovirus Life Cycle Studies on common baker's yeast have led to the discovery of what may be a long-sought mechanism in the life cycle of retroviruses, a finding that could help pinpoint targets for new classes of drugs to fight HIV. Released
July 30, 2004
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Spider Venom Could Yield Eco-Friendly Insecticides You could call Glenn King "The Spider Man." The University of Connecticut research scientist is mapping spider toxins at the molecular level. His work may result in an insecticide that takes out agricultural pests without harming other insects. Released
May 3, 2004
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