Protein with a Pearl Earring

Scientists are now able to guide the growth of complex cellular environments using lasers.
To illustrate the precision of their protein patterning technique, the research team reproduced a masterwork of Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer, specifically Girl with a Pearl Earring, in the miniature dimension of 200 microns wide or about the thickness of two hairs. The researchers also used their novel technology to replicate the brain’s complex cellular environment. It’s a major discovery, since the new laser technology can encourage and guide the growth of finicky nerve cells.

The research team reproduced the masterwork Girl with a Pearl Earring in the miniature dimension of 200 microns wide or about the thickness of two hairs.

Veterans Day

Today’s the day to thank a vet if you can find one.

Here’s a fascinating bit of history. As you should know, World War I wasn’t known by that name until WWII. In its day it was “The War to End All Wars”. So, since war was about to vanish from the earth, an intrepid engineer recorded the sounds of battle for posterity.

And can you believe it? Suddenly even Google remembers the holiday.