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This Fungus Cell Only Looks Like the 405 Freeway
Mathematicians have created
a video of a live fungus,
with many millions of nuclei
in a single cell. ... > full story
Sexual Reproduction Only Second Choice for Powdery Mildew
Genetically, powdery mildew
is perfectly adapted to its
host plants. Evidently,
sexual reproduction and new
combinations of genetic
material usually prove
... > full story
Drug Delivery: Small Packages Delivering Huge Results
Researchers have developed
an efficient system to coat
tiny objects, such as
bacterial cells, with thin
films that assemble
themselves which could have
... > full story
Different Neuronal Groups Govern Right-Left Alternation When Walking
Scientists have identified
the neuronal circuits in the
spinal cord of mice that
control the ability to
produce the alternating
... > full story
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Target for Drug Development for Chronic Jaw Pain Disorder Revealed
August 1, 2013 — In a study in mice, researchers have identified a protein that is critical to temporomandibular joint disorder pain, and could be a promising target for developing treatments for the ... > full story -
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Insect-Inspired Super Rubber Moves Toward Practical Uses in Medicine
July 31, 2013 — The remarkable, rubber-like protein that enables dragonflies, grasshoppers and other insects to flap their wings, jump and chirp has major potential uses in medicine, scientists conclude. A new ... > full story -
Broad-Scale Genome Tinkering With Help of an RNA Guide: Biotechnology Tool Borrowed from Pathogenic Bacteria
July 25, 2013 — Researchers have devised a way to quickly and easily target and tinker with any gene in the human genome. The new tool, which builds on an RNA-guided enzyme they borrowed from bacteria, is being made ... > full story -
Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy Associated With Offspring Conduct Problems, Study Suggests
July 24, 2013 — New research examines relationship between maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring conduct problems among ... > full story -
Natural Pest Control Protein Effective Against Hookworm: A Billion Could Benefit
July 23, 2013 — A benign crystal protein, produced naturally by bacteria and used as an organic pesticide, could be a safe, inexpensive treatment for parasitic worms in humans and provide effective relief to over a ... > full story -
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RNA-Interference Pesticides Will Need Special Safety Testing
July 16, 2013 — RNA interference technology holds promise for the development of pesticides and genetically-modified crops, but possible harmful effects on beneficial species are a concern. Current safety testing ... > full story -
Cancer Researchers Discover How BRCA Mutation Starts Breast, Ovarian Cancers
July 15, 2013 — Scientists have solved a key piece in the puzzle of how BRCA1 gene mutations specifically predispose women to breast and ovarian ... > full story -
Mouse Study Predicts Cancer Drug Responsiveness in Human Tumors
July 1, 2013 — A research team has found that genetically engineered mouse models were able to accurately predict human response to a standard chemotherapy drug combination commonly used in the ... > full story -
Liver Protein Crucial for Pregnancy
June 30, 2013 — A protein first shown to function in the liver plays a crucial role in pregnancy in mice and has a key role in the human menstrual cycle, according to ... > full story -
Hold the Medicinal Lettuce
June 26, 2013 — New research suggests that bits of genetic material from plants eaten by mice can NOT enter the bloodstream intact as previous research from another institution had ... > full story
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