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DNA Molecules in Moss Open Door to New Biotechnology
Plasmids, which are DNA
molecules capable of
independent replication in
cells, have played an
important role in gene
technology. Researchers have
... > full story
Amaizing: Corn Genome Decoded
In recent years, scientists
have decoded the DNA of
humans and a menagerie of
creatures but none with
genes as complex as a stalk
of corn, the latest genome
to be unraveled. A team of
... > full story
Unknowingly Consuming Endangered Tuna
New DNA barcoding shows that
nearly a third of the tuna
plated in sushi restaurants
was bluefin -- even if it
was not labeled bluefin on
the menu. ... > full story
On the Origin of Nematodes: Phylogenetic Tree of World's Most Numerous Group of Animals
Scientists have published
the largest nematode
phylogenetic tree up until
now. It contains over 1,200
species and is entirely
... > full story
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Researchers Find New Piece of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Puzzle
November 22, 2009 — A new treatment route for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) and its human form Creutzfeldt Jakob disease could be a step closer based on new results from scientists in the UK. The team has found ... > full story -
Why Bird Flu Has Not Caused a Pandemic
November 21, 2009 — Bird flu viruses would have to make at least two simultaneous genetic mutations before they could be transmitted readily from human to human, according to new ... > full story -
First Map of Chromosome Terminals of Higher Fungi
November 21, 2009 — Scientists have described for the first time how the telomeres and adjacent sequences of the oyster fungus are ... > full story -
Antioxidant Found in Vegetables Has Implications for Treating Cystic Fibrosis
November 20, 2009 — Scientists have discovered that a dietary antioxidant found in such vegetables as broccoli and cauliflower protects cells from damage caused by chemicals generated during the body's inflammatory ... > full story -
How Crops Survive Drought
November 20, 2009 — Breakthrough research done earlier this year by a plant cell biologist has greatly accelerated scientists' knowledge on how plants and crops can survive difficult environmental conditions like ... > full story -
New Maize Map to Aid Plant Breeding Efforts
November 20, 2009 — A massive survey of genetic diversity in maize has produced a gene map that should pave the way to significant improvements in a plant that is a major source of food, fuel, animal feed and fiber ... > full story -
Origin of Life: Generating RNA Molecules in Water
November 20, 2009 — A key question in the origin of biological molecules like RNA and DNA is how they first came together billions of years ago from simple precursors. Now, researchers have reconstructed one of the ... > full story -
Oil from Biotech Soybeans Increases Key Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Humans
November 19, 2009 — A modified soybean oil increased the level of an omega-3 fatty acid in humans more than regular soybean oil. The modified oil may provide a plant-based alternative source of omega-3s. However, the ... > full story -
Taking Aim at Hard-to-Treat Fungal Infections
November 19, 2009 — Researchers have developed a new model system to study fungal infections. The system can be a powerful tool for screening potential drug targets for conditions like thrush, athlete's foot and vaginal ... > full story -
How Viruses Destroy Bacteria
November 19, 2009 — Viruses are well known for attacking humans and animals, but some viruses instead attack bacteria. Researchers are exploring how hungry viruses, armed with transformer-like weapons, attack bacteria, ... > full story
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