WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Researchers are developing a new type of biological and chemical sensor that has few moving parts, is low-cost and yet highly sensitive, sturdy and long-lasting.
The “diffraction-based” sensors are made of thin stripes …
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Hydrogels used to make precise new sensor
US does not have infrastructure to consume more ethanol
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The United States doesn’t have the infrastructure to meet the federal mandate for renewable fuel use with ethanol but could meet the standard with significant increases in cellulosic and next-generation biofuels, accor…
Purdue researcher cracks open secret of oysters’ ability to stick together
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A Purdue University-led research team has uncovered the chemical components of the adhesive produced by oysters, providing information that could be useful for fisheries, boating and medicine.
A better understanding of o…
Sensor important to understanding root, seedling development
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A biosensor utilizing black platinum and carbon nanotubes developed at Purdue University will help give scientists a better understanding of how the plant hormone auxin regulates root growth and seedling establishment….
Dogs on fatty diet may give clues to human disease development
Coonhound puppies on diets containing the type of fat found in deep-fried foods are furthering understanding of how these fats contribute to aging and development of human diseases such as atherosclerosis and cancer, according to Purdue University scientists. One group of dogs fed a highly-oxidized lipid diet and another group fed one with a moderate level of this fat type, both had reduced growth, bone formation and immune function, said John Turek, Purdue professor of basic sciences. This was the first study in dogs to assess the effects of oxidized lipids on growth, antioxidant status, bone development and immune function.