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Molecular 'Superglue' Based on Flesh-Eating Bacteria
April 11, 2013 — In a classic case of turning an enemy into a friend, scientists have engineered a protein from flesh-eating bacteria to act as a molecular "superglue" that promises to become a disease ... > full story -
Launch of Semi-Synthetic Artemisinin a Milestone for Malaria, Synthetic Biology
April 11, 2013 — The best therapy today for malaria is a drug combination that includes a derivative of artemisinin, now solely available from plants grown in Asia and Africa. On Apr. 11, the first semi-synthetic ... > full story -
The Rosette Agent: Monitoring a New Threat in Britain's Rivers
April 11, 2013 — There are more than four million anglers in the UK and the sport generates an estimated £3.5 billion for the economy. But research has uncovered a new threat that could put many of the native ... > full story -
Pollution: Learning the Limits for Marine Species
April 11, 2013 — Work by biologists and marine scientists over the past 10 years has covered such commercial resources as shrimp, scallops, herring and cod. Establishing tolerance levels for these and other species ... > full story -
Early Warning Signs of Population Collapse
April 10, 2013 — Spatial measurements of population density could reveal when threatened natural populations are in danger of crashing. Researchers describe a new way to predict the risk of collapse, based on ... > full story -
Scientists Use Nature Against Nature to Develop an Antibiotic With Reduced Resistance
April 10, 2013 — A new broad range antibiotic has been found to kill a wide range of bacteria, including drug-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) bacteria that do not respond to traditional drugs, in mice. The ... > full story -
High Levels of Lead Detected in Rice Imported from Certain Countries
April 10, 2013 — Rice imported from certain countries contains high levels of lead that could pose health risks, particularly for infants and children, who are especially sensitive to lead's effects, and adults of ... > full story -
Goosefish Capture Small Puffins Over Deep Water of Northwest Atlantic
April 10, 2013 — A recent study has shown that bottom-dwelling goosefish, also known as monkfish, prey on dovekies, a small Arctic seabird and the smallest member of the puffin family. To understand how this ... > full story -
Scientists Use Islands to Gauge Rainfall's Effect on Landscapes
April 10, 2013 — Researchers have used volcanic islands to measure how rainfall sets the pace of landscape ... > full story -
Biofilm Helps Salmonella Survive Hostile Conditions
April 10, 2013 — Scientists have provided new evidence that biofilms — bacteria that adhere to surfaces and build protective coatings — are at work in the survival of the human pathogen ... > full story
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