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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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