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Biomagnetic Imaging Standards and Microsystems
Last Updated Date: 05/13/2013 The Magnetics Group's program in biomagnetic imaging standards and microsystems develops calibration standards and new types of magnetic … more
MEMS Measurement Science and Standards
Last Updated Date: 05/09/2013 Our goal is to provide technical leadership in R&D for the MEMS measurement infrastructure essential to improving U.S. economic … more
Collagen Films Protocol
Last Updated Date: 05/08/2013 Background: Collagen type 1 is the most prevalent extracellular protein in connective tissue, and is part of the family of collagens that are … more
Protection Against Ionizing Radiation in Extreme Radiation-Resistant Microorganisms
Last Updated Date: 05/01/2013 We measured the levels of modified DNA bases following ү-irradiation of the halophilic archaeon, Halobacterium sp. str. NRC-1. In this first … more
Digital PCR
Last Updated Date: 04/26/2013 Digital PCR (dPCR) is a method used to quantify nucleic acids (DNA, RNA, cDNA). At NIST we are using microfluidic and emulsion-based dPCR … more
Microfluidic Synthesis of Nanoparticles
Last Updated Date: 04/16/2013 Liposomes are nanometer-sized spherical vesicles made of phospholipids similar to those found in cell membranes of living organisms. Traditional … more
Metrology for Advanced Bioelectronics
Last Updated Date: 04/11/2013 We are developing electronic chip-based technology for DNA and protein analysis for industry. This research will help revolutionize health care, … more
Hyperspectral Image Projector (HIP)
Last Updated Date: 04/10/2013 Detecting climate change with remote sensing instruments, providing state-of-the-art surveillance imagery for security and defense, or getting the … more
Nanotube Metrology
Last Updated Date: 04/05/2013 The Nanotube Metrology project is dedicated to improving the measurement methods for, and fundamental understanding of, single-wall carbon … more
Nanoparticle Measurements and Standards for Biomedical Applications and Health
Last Updated Date: 03/15/2013 Our goal is to develop certified reference materials, standard test methods, measurements, and critical data for the physicochemical … more
DNA Biometrics
Last Updated Date: 03/15/2013 There is ongoing interest in utilizing DNA typing methods for biometric purposes. Forensic DNA typing using STR markers has been performed in the … more
SRM for Huntington CAG Repeat
Last Updated Date: 03/15/2013 Huntington disease is a neurodegenerative disease of midlife onset that produces choreic movements and cognitive decline, often accompanied by … more
DNA Profiling Standard Reference Materials
Last Updated Date: 03/15/2013 NIST has produced several PCR-based DNA Profiling Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) for the forensic community. The primary uses of these … more
Cytomegalovirus Standard Reference Material
Last Updated Date: 03/15/2013 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is commonly carried by the general population (50% to 80%). After the initial infection the virus generally remains latent in … more |
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