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Taking Measure

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Health

Say Hello to Our Little Friends: Toward Microbial BiotheraPOOtics and Diagnostics

May 13, 2016

My fascination with the microbial world began when I was around 7 years old and my mother bought me a book called “ The Value of Believing in Yourself: The

Chemical Detective Hot on the Vapor Trail

April 20, 2016

Today in Taking Measure we asked Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipient Tara Lovestead a few questions about her life

Smart Cities: Bringing Tech Benefits Directly to You

March 25, 2016

Earlier this week at NIST, we brought together a diverse group of people who will have a profound influence on the future of our cities and the services

Measures for Success in the Fight against Cancer

February 24, 2016

I came to NIST in January 2015, not as a physicist, analytical chemist, or engineer, but as a biologist, a fit that surprised some of my friends from grad

Going Nuts over NIST’s Standard Reference Peanut Butter

January 25, 2016

Maintaining a social media account involves keeping track of the many random celebrations that can provide an excuse to post a story that otherwise might not

Sticking Point: Temperature Control Vital to Vaccine Viability

January 21, 2016

Flu season typically peaks between December and February, but by the time the winter holidays roll around, many of us will have already waited in line at area

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