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Inorganic Materials Display Massive and Instantaneous Swelling and Shrinkage
March 29, 2013 The first observation of massive swelling and shrinkage of inorganic layered materials like a biological cell provides insights into the production of two-dimensional ... > full story -
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Rise in CF Patient Infections Explained: DNA Sequencing Reveals Evidence for Mycobacterium Abscessus Transmission Between Cystic Fibrosis Patients
March 29, 2013 Whole genome sequencing has explained why infection by the multidrug resistant bacteria, Mycobacterium abscessus, has been on the increase in Cystic Fibrosis patients. This study revealed that ... > full story -
Innate Immune System Can Kill HIV When a Viral Gene Is Deactivated
March 29, 2013 Research suggests a new target for treatment and the eventual cure of ... > full story -
New Vaccine-Design Approach Targets Viruses Such as HIV
March 28, 2013 Scientists have unveiled a new technique for vaccine design that could be particularly useful against HIV and other fast-changing ... > full story -
Stem Cell Fate Depends on 'Grip'
March 28, 2013 Scientists have generated new insight on how a stem cell's environment influences what type of cell a stem cell will become. They have shown that whether human mesenchymal stem cells turn into fat or ... > full story -
Biological Transistor Enables Computing Within Living Cells
March 28, 2013 Bioengineers have taken computing beyond mechanics and electronics into the living realm of biology. Scientists have used a biological transistor made from genetic material -- DNA and RNA -- in place ... > full story -
Protective Prion Keeps Yeast Cells from Going It Alone
March 28, 2013 A team of scientists has added markedly to the job description of prions as agents of change, identifying a prion capable of triggering a transition in yeast from its conventional single-celled form ... > full story -
Declaring a Truce With Our Microbiological Frenemies
March 28, 2013 Managing bacteria and other microorganisms in the body, rather than just fighting them, may be lead to better health and a stronger immune system, according to a ... > full story -
How Diabetes Drug Delays Aging in Worms
March 28, 2013 A widely prescribed type 2 diabetes drug slows down the aging process by mimicking the effects of dieting, according to a study using worms to investigate how the drug ... > full story -
You Are What You Eat -- Even the Littlest Bites: Dietary Influences Tied to Changes in Gene Expression
March 28, 2013 Sometimes you just can't resist a tiny piece of chocolate cake. Even the most health-conscious eaters find themselves indulging in junk foods from time to time. New research raises the striking ... > full story
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