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Rare Sumatran Rabbit Photographed
Researchers say the rare
rabbit may now be found only
in two remote national parks
on the Indonesian island of
Sumatra, and conservation is
critical. ... > full story
Solar Desalination System for Arid Land Agriculture
A solar-powered system uses
nanofiltration membranes to
treat the local brackish
water, resulting in
high-quality desalinated
irrigation water. The
... > full story
Like Curry? New Biological Role Identified for Compound Used in Ancient Medicine
Scientists have just
identified a new reason why
some curry dishes, made with
spices humans have used for
thousands of years, might be
... > full story
Copy of the Genetic Makeup Travels in a Protein Suitcase
Researchers have caught on
film, in real time, the
process of messenger RNA
leaving the cell nucleus. ... > full story
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Cell’s Transport Pods Look Like a Molecular Version of Robots from Transformers
May 25, 2012 — Images of the cell's transport pods have revealed a molecular version of the robots from Transformers. Previously, scientists had been able to create and determine the structure of 'cages' formed by ... > full story -
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Clearly Linked to Gut Bacteria
May 25, 2012 — An overgrowth of bacteria in the gut has been definitively linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome in the results of a new study which used cultures from the small intestine. This is the first study to ... > full story -
Gourmet Butterflies Speed North
May 24, 2012 — A new study has shown how a butterfly has changed its diet, and consequently has sped northwards in response to climate change. Researchers found that warmer summers have allowed the Brown Argus ... > full story -
Discarded Data May Hold the Key to a Sharper View of Molecules
May 24, 2012 — There's nothing like a new pair of eyeglasses to bring fine details into sharp relief. For scientists who study the large molecules of life from proteins to DNA, the equivalent of new lenses have ... > full story -
Pivotal Role for Proteins: From Helping Turn Carbs Into Energy to Causing Devastating Disease
May 24, 2012 — Research into how carbohydrates are converted into energy has led to a surprising discovery with implications for the treatment of a perplexing and potentially fatal neuromuscular disorder and ... > full story -
Organic Carbon from Mars, but Not Biological
May 24, 2012 — Molecules containing large chains of carbon and hydrogen -- the building blocks of all life on Earth -- have been the targets of missions to Mars from Viking to the present day. While these molecules ... > full story -
Brightly Colored Bird Bills Indicate Good Health
May 24, 2012 — Female bill color reflects the health of the bird, a new study shows. Females with more colorful bills have higher antibody levels, indicating greater strength and the ability to fight off ... > full story -
Newly Modified Nanoparticle Opens Window on Future Gene Editing Technologies
May 24, 2012 — Researchers are using nanoparticles to simultaneously deliver proteins and DNA into plant cells. The technology could allow more sophisticated and targeted editing of plant genomes. And that could ... > full story -
Nuisance Seaweed Found to Produce Compounds With Biomedical Potential
May 24, 2012 — A seaweed considered a threat to the healthy growth of coral reefs in Hawaii may possess the ability to produce substances that could one day treat human diseases, a new study has ... > full story -
DNA Evidence Shows That Marine Reserves Help to Sustain Fisheries
May 24, 2012 — Biologists have presented the first evidence that areas closed to all fishing are helping to sustain valuable Australian fisheries. The scientists applied a forensic DNA profiling approach to track ... > full story
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