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Sticky Solution for Identifying Effective Probiotics
November 24, 2009 — Scientists have crystallized a protein that may help gut bacteria bind to the gastrointestinal tract. The protein could be used by probiotic producers to identify strains that are likely to be of ... > full story -
New Research Shows Versatility of Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells
November 23, 2009 — For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that stem cells found in amniotic fluid meet an important test of potential to become specialized cell types, which suggests they may be useful for ... > full story -
DNA Molecules in Moss Open Door to New Biotechnology
November 22, 2009 — Plasmids, which are DNA molecules capable of independent replication in cells, have played an important role in gene technology. Researchers have now demonstrated that plasmid-based methods, which ... > full story -
Sweet as Can Be: How E. Coli Gets Ahead
November 22, 2009 — Scientists have discovered how certain bacteria such as Escherichia coli have evolved to capture rare sugars from their environment giving them an evolutionary advantage in naturally competitive ... > full story -
Bioengineers Succeed in Producing Plastics Without the Use of Fossil Fuels
November 22, 2009 — Scientists have succeeded in producing the polymers used for everyday plastics through bioengineering, rather than through the use of fossil fuel based chemicals, heralding the creation of ... > full story -
Oil from Biotech Soybeans Increases Key Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Humans
November 19, 2009 — A modified soybean oil increased the level of an omega-3 fatty acid in humans more than regular soybean oil. The modified oil may provide a plant-based alternative source of omega-3s. However, the ... > full story -
Taking Aim at Hard-to-Treat Fungal Infections
November 19, 2009 — Researchers have developed a new model system to study fungal infections. The system can be a powerful tool for screening potential drug targets for conditions like thrush, athlete's foot and vaginal ... > full story -
How Plant Stem Cells Guard Against Genetic Damage
November 18, 2009 — Scientists have shown how plants can protect themselves against genetic damage caused by environmental stresses. The growing tips of plant roots and shoots have an in-built mechanism that, if it ... > full story -
Cancers' Sweet Tooth May Be Weakness
November 18, 2009 — Cancer cells tend to take up more glucose than healthy cells and metabolize it in a process called glycolysis. An enzyme called PKM2 that governs cancer cells' preference for glucose may be a ... > full story -
GEN Reports on Enhancing the Applications of qPCR
November 18, 2009 — Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology is experiencing a surge of interest and rapid expansion as a result of advances such as instrumentation that pushes capacity to 1,536 wells ... > full story
