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New Generation Of Simpler Sensors For Detecting Disease-causing Microbes And Toxins
Scientists in Singapore are
reporting development of a
complete, palm-sized sensor
that can detect
disease-causing microbes,
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It Takes Nerves For Flies To Keep A Level Head
The nerve connections that
keep a fly's gaze stable
during complex aerial
maneuvers, enabling it to
respond quickly to obstacles
in its flight path, have
... > full story
Bacteria Fight Back: Biofilms Use Chemical Weapons To Neutralize Or Kill Attacking Amoebae
Biofilms develop on any
surface that bacteria can
attach themselves to. The
dilemma we face is that
neither disinfectants and
... > full story
'Snow Flea Antifreeze Protein' Could Help Improve Organ Preservation
Scientists can now make the
antifreeze protein that
enables billions of Canadian
snow fleas to survive frigid
winter temperatures. Their
... > full story
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New Method Enabling Routine Targeted Gene Modification Developed
July 26, 2008 — Scientists have developed a powerful new tool for genomic research and medicine -- a robust method for generating synthetic enzymes that can target particular DNA sequences for inactivation or ... > full story -
Novel Structure Proteins Could Play A Role In Programmed Cell Death -- Apoptosis
July 26, 2008 — Isoforms from a new family of genes called novel structure proteins could be involved in apoptosis or programmed cell ... > full story -
Various Species' Genes Evolve To Minimize Protein Production Errors
July 25, 2008 — Genetic evolution is strongly shaped by genes' efforts to prevent or tolerate errors in protein production. Previously unexplained patterns of evolution may aim to prevent or tolerate ... > full story -
Prevailing Theory Of Aging Challenged: Genetic Instructions Found To Drive Aging In Worms
July 25, 2008 — Age may not be rust after all. Specific genetic instructions drive aging in worms. This discovery contradicts the prevailing theory that aging is a buildup of tissue damage akin to rust, and implies ... > full story -
Antimicrobials Target Pathogens On Fruits And Vegetables
July 25, 2008 — A novel food safety treatment could become an asset to the fast-growing fresh-cut produce industry. The antimicrobial treatment involves the use of submicroscopic agents that are unable to reproduce ... > full story -
One Missing Gene Leads To Fruitless Mating Rituals
July 25, 2008 — Male fruit flies missing a gene for one particular odor receptor become clueless in matters of love, scientists have discovered. Because they lack the ability to read important chemical cues, these ... > full story -
Biology Enters 'The Matrix' Through New Computer Language
July 25, 2008 — A new computer language for modeling biological phenomenon can "think" like cells and molecular mechanisms think, thereby simulating the dynamics of biological phenomenon. Through incorporating basic ... > full story -
How Cranberry Juice Can Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
July 25, 2008 — People have long consumed cranberry juice to ward off urinary tract infections, though the exact nature of its action has not been clear. The juice, the study shows, changes the thermodynamic ... > full story -
‘Green’ Potato Health Risk Can Be Eliminated By Cutting Away Affected Area
July 25, 2008 — Potatoes that have turned ‘green’ can potentially contain a naturally occurring toxin called Glycoalkaloids (GA) and pose a risk to public health. However, the good news is that cutting ... > full story -
Controlling Invasive Cane Grass With Wasps?
July 24, 2008 — Researchers are to investigate biological control for an invasive cane grass that is choking waterways across North America. Also known as Carrizo and giant cane, the grass is growing along extensive ... > full story
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