
Burnt Sugar Derivative Reduces Muscle Wasting in Fly and Mouse Muscular Dystrophy
A trace substance in
caramelized sugar, when
purified and given in
appropriate doses, improves
muscle regeneration in an
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Removing a Protein Enhances Defense Against Bacteria in CGD Mice
Deletion of a protein in
white blood cells improves
their ability to fight the
bacteria staphylococcus
aureus and possibly other
... > full story

Climate Change Occurring Ten Times Faster Than at Any Time in Past 65 Million Years
Not only is the planet
undergoing one of the
largest climate changes in
the past 65 million years,
scientists report that it's
... > full story

Temperature Alters Population Dynamics of Common Plant Pests
Temperature-driven changes
alter outbreak patterns of
tea tortrix -- an insect
pest -- and may shed light
on how temperature
influences whether insects
... > full story
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Study of Gene Expression Has Revealed First Steps of Evolution in Gene Regulation in Mice
August 2, 2013 A study of gene expression has revealed the first steps of evolution in gene regulation in mice. The research has implications for the study of differences in gene regulation between ... > full story -
New Type of Protein Modification May Play a Role in Cancer and Diabetes
August 1, 2013 Scientists have discovered a new type of chemical modification that affects numerous proteins within mammalian cells. The modification appears to work as a regulator of important cellular processes ... > full story -
Arctic Sea-Ice Loss Has Widespread Effects on Wildlife
August 1, 2013 How the Arctic wildlife and humans will be affected by the continued melting of Arctic sea ice is explored in a review article in the journal Science, by an international team of scientists. The ... > full story -
New Apple Varieties: Ladies and Gentlemen, Get Ready to Taste SnapDragon and RubyFrost
August 1, 2013 After years of development and consumer testing researchers have given the hottest new apples in the Empire State names worthy of their unique assets: SnapDragon and ... > full story -
Existing Cropland Could Feed Four Billion More by Dropping Biofuels and Animal Feed
August 1, 2013 The world's croplands could feed 4 billion more people than they do now just by shifting from producing animal feed and biofuels to producing exclusively food for human consumption, according to new ... > full story -
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Bacteria Hold the Clues to Trade-Offs in Financial Investments and Evolution
August 1, 2013 Scientists have found that bacteria have the potential to teach valuable investment lessons. The research takes advantage of the fact that bacteria, like humans, have limited resources and are ... > full story -
When Prescribing Antibiotics, Doctors Most Often Choose Strongest Types of Drugs
August 1, 2013 When U.S. physicians prescribe antibiotics, more than 60 percent of the time they choose some of the strongest types of antibiotics, referred to as “broad spectrum,” which are capable of ... > full story -
New Model for Staph Bone Infections Outlined
August 1, 2013 Microbiologists have identified a staph-killing compound that may be an effective treatment for ... > full story -
New Target Identified for Food Allergy Therapy
August 1, 2013 Researchers have identified an enzyme that is essential to the allergic reaction to peanuts. Blocking the enzyme's activity in sensitized mice prevented diarrhea and inflammation, and reduced levels ... > full story -
Breath Analysis Reliably Indicates Presence, Level of Infection in Mice
August 1, 2013 Breath analysis may prove to be an accurate, noninvasive way to quickly determine the severity of bacterial and other infections, according to a new ... > full story
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