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Scientists Reveal A New Mechanism That Increases Atherosclerosis In Mice
A shot of espresso may rev
you up in the morning, but
the downside is that it may
also ramp up levels of bad
cholesterol due to its
... > full story
Modified Crops Reveal Hidden Cost Of Resistance
Genetically modified squash
plants that are resistant to
a debilitating viral disease
become more vulnerable to a
fatal bacterial infection,
according to biologists. ... > full story
What Happens When Wild Boars And Fallow Deer Snack On Genetically Modified Corn?
When wild boar and deer,
traditional menu items in
the fall, eat genetically
modified corn, do transgenic
residues accumulate in their
... > full story
Scientists Identify Enzyme That Could Help Grow Biofuel Crops In Harsh Environments
Scientists have identified a
novel enzyme responsible for
the formation of suberin --
the woody, waxy, cell-wall
substance found in cork. Ad ... > full story
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First Synthetic Cellulosome In Yeast Created
November 2, 2009 — Scientist have constructed for the first time a synthetic cellulosome in yeast, which could make the production of bioethanol from biomass more efficient and ... > full story -
Scientists Encouraged By New Mouse Model's Similarities To Human Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
October 16, 2009 — A new mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis closely resembles humans with the paralyzing disorder, researchers report. "As far as we know, this is the first mouse model that recapitulates ... > full story -
Merkel Cell Originates From Skin, Not The Neural Crest
October 7, 2009 — Researchers have found that Merkel cells originate in the skin, not the neural crest lineage, as previously ... > full story -
Understanding A Cell's Split Personality Aids Synthetic Circuits
October 5, 2009 — As scientists work toward making genetically altered bacteria create living "circuits" to produce a myriad of useful proteins and chemicals, they have logically assumed that the single-celled ... > full story -
Small Mammals Have A 'Celtic Fringe' Too
October 5, 2009 — The origin of the "Celtic fringe" of genetically and culturally distinctive people in the Northern and Western British Isles is the source of fierce academic controversy. But new research into the ... > full story -
Insecticide-free Method Studied For Control Of Soybean Aphids
September 16, 2009 — Researchers are looking at a way to genetically modify soybeans to prevent damage from aphids. If successful, soybeans will carry in-plant protection from aphids, similar to the way genetically ... > full story -
Sex Life May Hold Key To Honeybee Survival
September 14, 2009 — The number and diversity of male partners a queen honeybee has could help to protect her children from disease, say scientists, who are investigating possible causes of the widespread increase in bee ... > full story -
Turning Bacteria Into Protein Production Factories
September 10, 2009 — By adapting a single protein on the surface of the bacterium Caulobacter crescentus, researchers have turned it into a protein production factory, making useful proteins that can act as vaccines and ... > full story -
Risks Involved With Transgenic Fish
September 1, 2009 — Fast growing transgenic fish can revolutionize commercial fish farming and relieve the pressure on overexploited fish stocks. But what happens in the natural environment if transgenic fish escape? ... > full story -
Unique Study Isolates DNA From Linnaeus' Botanical Collections
August 31, 2009 — Researchers have succeeded in extracting long DNA fragments from dried, pressed plant material collected in the 1700s by Linnaeus' apprentice Adam Afzelius. It is hoped that the study will shed light ... > full story
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