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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 -
Why Fish Is Better Than Supplements: Omega-3s from Fish Vs. Fish Oil Pills Better at Maintaining Blood Pressure in Mouse Model
March 5, 2013 — Researchers show how fish oils help lower blood pressure via vasodilation at ion channels. In vascular smooth muscle cells, such as those that line blood vessels, ion channels that span the outer ... > full storyMore: -
Viruses: More Survival Tricks Than Previously Thought
March 5, 2013 — Among eukaryotes with modified nuclear genetic codes, viruses are unknown. Until now it had been believed that the modifications to the genetic code effectively prevented new viral infections. ... > full story -
Losing Weight Sooner Rather Than Later Gives Best Chance of Reversing Heart Damage from Obesity, According to Mouse Study
March 4, 2013 — In a study of the impact of weight loss on reversing heart damage from obesity, researchers found that poor heart function in young obese mice can be reversed when the animals lose weight from a ... > full story -
Fighting GM Crop Vandalism With a Government-Protected Research Site
February 28, 2013 — Genetically modified (GM) crops have been a source of great controversy -- particularly in Europe -- but acts of vandalism and associated security costs have made scientific evidence about the health ... > full story
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