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Making Fuel from Bacteria
March 13, 2013 — In the search for the fuels of tomorrow, Swedish researchers are finding inspiration in the sea. Not in offshore oil wells, but in the water where blue-green algae ... > full story -
Indirect Side-Effects of the Cultivation of Genetically Modified Plants
March 13, 2013 — Genetically modified Bt cotton plants contain a poison that protects them from their most significant enemies. As a result, these plants rely less on their own defence system. This benefits other ... > full story -
Promising New Drug Treats and Protects Against Radiotherapy-Associated Oral Mucositis
March 12, 2013 — Mouse model studies show that administered genetically or topically, protein Smad7 protects against or heals mouth sores commonly associated with cancer ... > full story -
Some Bacteria May Protect Against Disease Caused by Stomach Infection
March 12, 2013 — Half of the world's human population is infected with the stomach bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, yet it causes disease in only about 10 percent of those infected. Other bacteria living in the ... > full story -
Havoc in Biology’s Most-Used Human Cell Line: Striking Differences Between HeLa Genome and That of Normal Human Cells
March 12, 2013 — HeLa cells are the world's most commonly used human cell lines, and have served as a standard for understanding many fundamental biological processes. In a new study, scientists announce they have ... > full story -
Long-Suspected Cause of Blindness from Eye Disease Disproved
March 11, 2013 — The lack of very long chain fatty acids does not cause blindness in children with the incurable eye disease known as Stargardt type 3 retinal ... > full story -
Biologists Produce Rainbow-Colored Algae
March 7, 2013 — What can green algae do for science if they weren’t, well, ... > full story -
Protein Lost in Tumors Blocks Normal Cells from Being Reprogrammed Into Stem Cells
March 7, 2013 — Researchers have discovered that a particular protein prevents normal cells from being reprogrammed into cells that resemble stem cells, providing new insight into how they may lose their plasticity ... > full story -
Scientists Improve Transgenic 'Enviropigs'
March 7, 2013 — A new line of transgenic pigs can digest phosphorus more efficiently. Researchers say the new line is healthy and can pass the transgenic trait to new ... > full story -
Spinal Tap -- Using Cactus Spines to Isolate DNA
March 5, 2013 — In the family Cactaceae, isolation of genetic material can be difficult due to the presence of polysaccharide-based mucilage content and other secondary compounds. Although important for water ... > full story
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