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Zero waste water
In the Sonoran Desert, water — even wastewater — is a precious resource. ASU researchers are putting sewage to use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a variety of valuable products.
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Smart viruses kill cancer
Oncolytic viruses have the remarkable ability to attack and kill cancer cells and stimulate the body's immune response, while leaving healthy cells unharmed.
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Freeze Frame: Adventures in electron microscopy
ASU's Titan Krios, a dedicated cryogenic transmission electron microscope (or cryo-EM) uses flash-frozen samples to explore the complexities of cellular life.
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Animal transmission of SARS CoV-2
A new study tracks over 5000 mammals to assess their susceptibility to the SARS CoV-2 virus.
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Fact check: Plastic water bottles left in hot cars don't release dioxins, do leach other chemicals
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Arizona technology leaders honored at 2021 Governor's Celebration of Innovation awards
Arizona Republic, 10/7/21
Arizona State University administers its 1 millionth COVID-19 rapid saliva test
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ASU Biodesign Institute approaches one year since development of PCR test
Drug Discovery, 10/5/21
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10/14/21
Garbage into gold: circular economy research makes plastic more sustainable
10/14/21
New theories and materials aid the transition to clean energy
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ASU hits milestone of 1 millionth COVID-19 test
9/30/21
Teamwork, innovation led to game-changing saliva tests at ASU
9/23/21
ASU researcher chosen to be a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator

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