Castor-oil Plants Genetically Altered To Produce New Bio-lubricants
Researchers have genetically
altered castor-oil plant so
as to use it as a factory to
produce bio lubricants. ... > full story

World's First 'Self-Watering' Plant: Desert Rhubarb
Researchers have managed to
make out the
"self-irrigating" mechanism
of the desert rhubarb, which
enables it to harvest 16
times the amount of water
... > full story

Desert Dust Alters Ecology Of Colorado Alpine Meadows
Accelerated snowmelt --
precipitated by desert dust
blowing into the mountains
-- changes how alpine plants
respond to seasonal climate
cues that regulate their
... > full story

Fire Ant Outcompetes Other Species, Even In Its Native Habitat
Even in its native
Argentina, the fire ant wins
in head-to-head competition
with other ant species more
than three-quarters of the
time. ... > full story
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Gene Map Aims To Combat Blood Flukes
July 5, 2009 The first microsatellite-based genetic linkage map has been published for Schistosoma mansoni, a blood fluke that is known to infect over 90 million people in Africa, the Middle East and the New ... > full story -
Human-like Brain Disturbances In Insects: Locusts Shed Light On Migraines, Stroke And Epilepsy
July 3, 2009 A similarity in brain disturbance between insects and people suffering from migraines, stroke and epilepsy points the way toward new drug therapies to address these ... > full story -
Why H1N1 Flu Spreads Inefficiently
July 3, 2009 Scientists have found a genetic explanation for why the new H1N1 "swine flu" virus has spread from person to person less effectively than other flu viruses. But researchers say the new strain bears ... > full story -
New Lab-on-a-chip Measures Mechanics Of Bacteria Colonies
July 3, 2009 Researchers have devised a microscale tool to help them understand the mechanical behavior of biofilms, slimy colonies of bacteria involved in most human infectious ... > full story -
Molecular Differences Found Between Embryonic Stem Cells And Reprogrammed Skin Cells
July 3, 2009 Researchers have found that embryonic stem cells and skin cells reprogrammed into embryonic-like cells have inherent molecular differences, demonstrating for the first time that the two cell types ... > full story -
Small Heat-Shielded Habitats Could Help Threatened Species Survive Climate Change
July 3, 2009 Intelligent countryside management could improve the survival chances of animal and plant species threatened by climate change. The creation of small heat-shielded habitats and better links between ... > full story -
Oscar The Bobcat – Hit By A Car – Is On The Road To Recovery After Surgery
July 3, 2009 Oscar the bobcat is healing by leaps and bounds after a team of surgeons repaired injuries he sustained after being hit by a ... > full story -
Giant Moa Rebuilt Using Ancient DNA From Prehistoric Feathers
July 2, 2009 Scientists have performed the first DNA-based reconstruction of the giant extinct moa bird, using prehistoric feathers recovered from caves and rock shelters in New ... > full story -
Successful Initial Safety Tests For Genetically-modified Rice That Fights Allergy
July 2, 2009 In a first-of-its-kind advance toward the next generation of genetically modified foods — intended to improve consumers' health — researchers in Japan are reporting that a new transgenic ... > full story -
Environmental Cues Control Reproductive Timing And Longevity
July 2, 2009 When humans and animals delay reproduction because food or other resources are scarce, they may live longer to increase the impact of reproduction, according to a new ... > full story
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