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New Gene Found That Helps Plants Beat The Heat
Plant scientists have
discovered another piece of
the genetic puzzle that
controls how plants respond
to high temperatures. That
may allow plant breeders to
... > full story
New Properties Of Skin Stem Cells
New research reveals
completely new properties of
the skin’s stem cells
– discoveries that
contradict previous
findings. The studies, which
are published in Nature
... > full story
H. Pylori Bacteria May Help Prevent Some Esophageal Cancers
Some bacteria may help
protect against the
development of a type of
esophageal cancer, known as
adenocarcinoma, according to
a new review of the medical
... > full story
Engineering Aluminum-tolerant Crop Plants: Biochemists Devise Method For Bypassing Toxicity Effects
Aluminum toxicity, a global
agricultural problem, halts
root growth in plants,
severely limiting
agricultural productivity
... > full story
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Bacteria That Can Cause Bone Infections Related To Tuberculosis Pathogen
October 14, 2008 — Scientists have discovered that a bone infection is caused by a newly described species of bacteria that is related to the tuberculosis pathogen. The discovery may help improve the diagnosis and ... > full story -
Embryonic Heart Exhibits Impressive Regenerative Capacity
October 14, 2008 — A new study demonstrates that the embryonic mouse heart has an astounding capacity to regenerate, a phenomenon previously observed only in non-mammalian species. The research describes the previously ... > full story -
Using Electrons To Treat Organic Seeds
October 13, 2008 — Sales of organic products are booming: Consumers want their food to be untainted. To avoid the use of fungicides yet nevertheless protect plants from disease, researchers have developed a method that ... > full story -
Toxoplasma Parasite's Family Tree Traced
October 13, 2008 — Scientists are tracing the family tree of Toxoplasma gondii, one of the most widespread parasites of warm-blooded vertebrates. Understanding how T. gondii has evolved and disseminated will help ... > full story -
Brainy Genes, Not Brawn, Key To Success On Mussel Beach
October 12, 2008 — Scientists have found that mussels in their natural habitat express their genes in cyclic waves, in what appears to be a survival strategy akin to the circadian rhythms that govern sleep. In ... > full story -
Eliminating Viral Vector In Stem Cell Reprogramming
October 12, 2008 — Scientists have eliminated the need for a viral vector in the stem cell reprogramming process In a report in Science, they showed the ability to reprogram adult cells into iPS cells without viral ... > full story -
New Tool Probes Function Of Rice Genes
October 12, 2008 — Researchers have developed a new tool for investigating the rice genome. The inexpensive, publicly-available rice DNA microarray covers nearly all the 45,000 genes in the rice ... > full story -
Body's Anti-HIV Drug Explained
October 12, 2008 — Humans have a built-in weapon against HIV, but until recently no one knew how to unlock its potential. A new study in the journal Nature reveals the atomic structure of an enzyme capable of repelling ... > full story -
Digital Zebrafish Embryo Provides First Complete Developmental Blueprint Of A Vertebrate
October 11, 2008 — Researchers in Europe have generated a digital zebrafish embryo -- the first complete developmental blueprint of a vertebrate. With a new microscope scientists could for the first time track all ... > full story -
Waterborne Disease Risk Upped In Great Lakes
October 11, 2008 — An anticipated increased incidence of climate-related extreme rainfall events in the Great Lakes region may raise the public health risk for the 40 million people who depend on the lakes for their ... > full story
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