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Nanoparticles and magnetic current used to kill cancer cells

Franklin College researchers have used nanoparticles and alternating magnetic current to kill cancer cells in mice without harming healthy cells: The findings, published recently in the journal Theranostics, mark the first time to the researchers' knowledge this cancer type has been treated using…

Schaefer named SURA distinguished scientist


Rights of Nature

Tate Student Center Image: Machu Pichu, courtesy of wikipedia commons and GNU Free Document License.  

Lindau-Nobel Laureate Meetings

And speaking of inventors, the Lindau-Nobel Laureate Meetings have been connecting generations of scientists for over 50 years. These annual meetings offer a chance for young researchers nominated by a worldwide network of Academic Partners to interact with Nobel Laureates in panel…

The Life of Plants

Next week, the Franklin College hosts Indiana University Chancellor's Professor Roger Hangartner for two lectures in two different parts of campus that bring some focus to a little-regarded subject: the secret life of plants: Lamar Dodd School of Art will present a lecture by molecular, cellular…

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