Spring/Summer 2006
Georgia Tech Research Horizons
COVER STORY
Taking
Care of
Bio-Business
Despite metropolitan areas’ fierce competition for attracting bioscience companies, Atlanta is experiencing growth in the industry.
by T.J. Becker
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SIDEBAR:
Bio-business – In Brief



FEATURES
New Electronics
Circuitry based on graphite may provide a foundation for devices that handle electrons as waves.
by John Toon
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Conversion Experience
Subsurface bacteria release phosphate to convert uranium contamination to immobile form.
by Jane M. Sanders
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Inside View
Molecular imaging yields information on childhood respiratory virus, may lead to earlier diagnosis.
by Jane M. Sanders
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Smart Munitions
Researchers use synthetic jet actuators to steer 40 mm projectiles in flight.
by Rick Robinson
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Advanced Tools Medical research on cystic fibrosis could benefit from multi-functional sensing tool.
by Jane M. Sanders
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Data Sharing
Georgia Tech assists U.S. government agencies with National Information Exchange Model.
by John Toon
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Skin Deep
Imaging technologies may detect pressure ulcers and deep-tissue injuries that healthcareworkers may miss, especially in dark-skinned people.
by Jane M. Sanders
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FEATURES
A First Responder's
Best Friend
The Chemical Companion helps hazmat teams make critical decisions.
by T.J. Becker
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Protecting Sensitive Data
Researchers develop fail-safe techniques for erasing magnetic storage data.
by John Toon
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Fake Drugs
Increase in counterfeit anti-malarial drugs prompts call for crackdown and better detection.
by Jane M. Sanders
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SIDEBAR:
Counterfeit Contents


No Pictures Please
Researchers develop system to thwart unwanted video and still photography.
by Rick Robinson
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Special Delivery
New family of biodegradable polymers shows promise for intracellular drug delivery.
by Jane M. Sanders
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FACULTY COLUMN

Addressing Transportation
Fuel Challenges
Collaborative research and policy development yield recommendations for making biofuels and biomaterials a practical alternative to petroleum.
by Art Ragauskas and Colleagues
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DEPARTMENTS
Research Notes
Nanogenerators
Optical-Wireless Convergence
Green Chemistry
Military IT Capability
First Responders
Manufacturing Road Map
Extraterrestrial Life
Explaining Nanotech
Georgia Tech in Ireland
Maintainer's Support
Enterprise Innovation Institute
Preventing Pollution
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Faculty Awards
    and Honors
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Faculty Research in the News
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RESEARCH HORIZONS

Volume 23, Number 3
Spring/Summer 2006

A publication of the
Georgia Institute of Technology




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Georgia Tech
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Vice Provost for Economic
Development and
Technology Ventures,
Georgia Tech
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and Publications Office

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