Building doors into cells
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Advances in genetic technology have enabled experts to use bacterial pore forming proteins to counteract foreign cells. Alpha-hemolysin, for example, allows pores to be created on membranes to provide the entry of drugs or detect the presence of toxic chemicals.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
Usage, Innovations, Genetic engineering, Drug delivery systems, Membrane proteins
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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The longest suspension bridge
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The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the world's longest pontoon, serves as a link between Japan's main islands including Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. The bridge, whose entire span measures 3,910 meters, was constructed with a $4 billion budget.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
Design and construction, Bridges, Suspension, Suspension bridges
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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