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Bacteria Fight Back: Biofilms Use Chemical Weapons To Neutralize Or Kill Attacking Amoebae
Biofilms develop on any
surface that bacteria can
attach themselves to. The
dilemma we face is that
neither disinfectants and
... > full story
'Snow Flea Antifreeze Protein' Could Help Improve Organ Preservation
Scientists can now make the
antifreeze protein that
enables billions of Canadian
snow fleas to survive frigid
winter temperatures. Their
... > full story
Antimicrobials Target Pathogens On Fruits And Vegetables
A novel food safety
treatment could become an
asset to the fast-growing
fresh-cut produce industry.
The antimicrobial treatment
involves the use of
... > full story
How Cranberry Juice Can Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
People have long consumed
cranberry juice to ward off
urinary tract infections,
though the exact nature of
its action has not been
clear. The juice, the study
... > full story
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New Method Enabling Routine Targeted Gene Modification Developed
July 26, 2008 — Scientists have developed a powerful new tool for genomic research and medicine -- a robust method for generating synthetic enzymes that can target particular DNA sequences for inactivation or ... > full story -
Novel Structure Proteins Could Play A Role In Programmed Cell Death -- Apoptosis
July 26, 2008 — Isoforms from a new family of genes called novel structure proteins could be involved in apoptosis or programmed cell ... > full story -
Various Species' Genes Evolve To Minimize Protein Production Errors
July 25, 2008 — Genetic evolution is strongly shaped by genes' efforts to prevent or tolerate errors in protein production. Previously unexplained patterns of evolution may aim to prevent or tolerate ... > full story -
Prevailing Theory Of Aging Challenged: Genetic Instructions Found To Drive Aging In Worms
July 25, 2008 — Age may not be rust after all. Specific genetic instructions drive aging in worms. This discovery contradicts the prevailing theory that aging is a buildup of tissue damage akin to rust, and implies ... > full story -
One Missing Gene Leads To Fruitless Mating Rituals
July 25, 2008 — Male fruit flies missing a gene for one particular odor receptor become clueless in matters of love, scientists have discovered. Because they lack the ability to read important chemical cues, these ... > full story -
Researchers Disprove Long-standing Belief About HIV Treatment
July 25, 2008 — Researchers have disproved a long-standing clinical belief that the hepatitis C virus slows or stunts the immune system's ability to restore itself after HIV patients are treated with a combination ... > full story -
Spice-Rack Favorites Battle E. Coli And Other Foodborne Pathogens
July 24, 2008 — Herbs and spices like oregano, thyme, cinnamon and clove do more than add pleasing flavors and aromas to familiar foods. The oils from these plants, or compounds extracted from those oils, pack a ... > full story -
Parasitic Worm Infections Increase Susceptibility To AIDS Viruses
July 24, 2008 — Persons infected with schistosomes, and possibly other parasitic worm infections, may be more likely to become infected with HIV than persons without worm infections, according to a new study. ... > full story -
Viral Cloaking Device: How Viruses Evade The Immune System
July 24, 2008 — Viruses achieve their definition of success when they can thrive without killing their host. Now, biologists have uncovered how one such virus, prevalent in humans, evolved over time to hide from the ... > full story -
Parasites Vastly Outweigh Predators In Estuaries: Could Have Significant Ecological Implications
July 24, 2008 — In a study of free-living and parasitic species in three estuaries on the Pacific coast of California and Baja California, researchers have determined that parasite biomass in those habitats exceeds ... > full story
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