Winter/Spring 2008
Georgia Tech Research Horizons
COVER STORY
Convergence
of Bioscience
& Engineering
Biomedical engineering department marks 10th anniversary.
by Abby Vogel
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SIDEBARS:
Public and Private
Coulter's Legacy
Three Nanomedicine Centers
Biomedical Engineering – In Brief



FEATURES
Family Dynamics
Research shows multiple sex partners, cooperation and caste system in yellow jackets.
by Abby Vogel
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Carbon Dioxide Capture
Low-cost reusable material could facilitate capture of key greenhouse gas from power plants.
by John Toon
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Scorpion Venom:
Peptide Discovered in Venom May Hold Key to Secretory Diseases.
by Abby Vogel
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Supporting the Army
Research into better fuel cell materials and designs starts with studying failures.
by Rick Robinson
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Radio Renewal:
Module redesign helps military air traffic system stay in control.
by Rick Robinson
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FEATURES
POWER
SHIRT:
Fiber-based nanotechnology in clothing could generate electricity by harvesting energy from physical movement.
by John Toon
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Forget Your Meds?
Sensor necklace aims to increase drug compliance among elderly and clinical trial participants.
by Abby Vogel
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Georgia Interoperability Network:
Georgia Tech helps craft a swift, sure emergency network.
by Rick Robinson
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Anthrax Spores:
Killing anthrax spores with improved phosphors.
by Abby Vogel
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Counterfeit Drugs:
Researchers help identify and shut down makers of fake anti-malarial medications.
by John Toon
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DEPARTMENTS
Research Notes
Collaboration Agreement
Asthma Sensor
Mapping Tool
Optical Turbulence
Marketing Assistance
Drug Delivery
Shape-memory Polymers
Copper Connections
Preventing Injuries
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Faculty Awards
    and Honors
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Faculty Research in the News
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RESEARCH HORIZONS

Volume 25, Number 2
Winter/Spring 2008

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