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Molds Are Able to Reproduce Sexually: Researchers Grow Penicillin-Producing Fungi With New Properties
January 8, 2013 — For over 100 years, it was assumed that the penicillin-producing mold fungus, Penicillium chrysogenum, only reproduced asexually through spores. Biologists have now shown for the first time that the ... > full story -
Cheap and Easy Technique to Snip DNA Could Revolutionize Gene Therapy
January 7, 2013 — A simple, precise and inexpensive method for cutting DNA to insert genes into human cells could transform genetic medicine, making routine what now are expensive, complicated and rare procedures for ... > full story -
Modified Antibodies Trigger Immune Response, Point to Novel Vaccine Design Strategies
January 7, 2013 — In an approach with the potential to aid therapeutic vaccine development, Whitehead Institute scientists have shown that enzymatically modified antibodies can be used to generate highly targeted, ... > full story -
Studying Rodents' Habitats to Prevent Leptospirosis
January 7, 2013 — Leptospirosis is a water-related bacterial disease with a high incidence in Southeast Asia. People usually become infected through exposure to water contaminated by the urine of infected animals, ... > full story -
New Compound Overcomes Drug-Resistant Staph Infection in Mice
January 7, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a new compound that restores the health of mice infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), an otherwise dangerous bacterial infection. The new ... > full story -
Human Genes Influence Gut Microbial Composition, Study Suggests
January 7, 2013 — New research has identified a link between a human gene and the composition of human gastrointestinal bacteria. In a new study, scientists outline new evidence suggesting that the human genome may ... > full story -
The Living Lab: Navigating Into Cells
January 7, 2013 — How do viruses attach to cells? How do proteins interact and mediate infection? How do molecular machines organize themselves in healthy cells? How do they differ in diseased cells? These are the ... > full story -
Rainfall, Brain Infection Linked in Sub-Saharan Africa
January 4, 2013 — The amount of rainfall affects the number of infant infections leading to hydrocephalus in Uganda, according to a team of researchers who are the first to demonstrate that these brain infections are ... > full story -
Under the Weather, Literally: More Rainfall and Bigger Storms May Lead to More Stomach Upsets
January 4, 2013 — We can blame all sorts of things on the weather. But a stomach bug? It seems unlikely. Yet, scientists say greater quantities of rainfall and bigger storms will lead to more stomach upsets in parts ... > full story -
Structural Studies of a Toxin from Bacillus Cereus That Causes Diarrhea
January 4, 2013 — Food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus can lead to diarrhea which is probably caused by a 3-component toxin which is produced by this bacteria strain and which perforates and kills cells. New ... > full story
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