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Jellyfish Fight Terrorists
Engineers invented a device
to bring air samples into
contact with genetically
engineered biosensors in the
effort to detect dangerous
biological agents. The
technology uses multiple
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Flu Fighter
Biochemists have developed a
new tool that can identify a
strain of influenza in
hours, instead of the usual
days or weeks, potentially
speeding up the development
of new vaccines. A sample of
the infected patient's nasal
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Doggy Genes
Molecular biologists have
completely sequenced the
first dog genome.
Understanding how genetics
plays a role in canine
diseases could lead to new
treatments for diseases
shared by humans, such as
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Faster Flu Vaccine
Spraying viral genes
directly through the skin is
a new technique that turns
infinitesimal amounts of DNA
into an effective vaccine.
If approved for use in
humans, the new procedure
could save lives in case of
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Sea Urchins' Genetics Add To Knowledge Of Cancer, Alzheimer's And Infertility
Researchers are using the sea urchins to study and understand diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy. Although they are invertebrates, the creatures ... > more -
Environmental Toxicologists Link Household Bacteria to Asthma
Scientists have found that chemicals called endotoxins can inflame airways and trigger asthma. Endotoxins are shed by bacteria in household dust. Experts say better home hygiene, washing bed linens ... > more -
Psychobiologists Find Genetic Component in Children's Food Preference
In the first study to link taste genes to behavior in children, researchers looked at how natural variations in a recently discovered taste gene affected sensitivity to bitter tastes and food ... > more -
Mechanical Engineers Reinforce Flimsy Fishing Lures
Materials scientists and engineers added reinforcements to flexible plastic fishing lures to keep them from snapping off their hooks. Braiding microfibers into the lures with techniques used in ... > more -
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Pathologists Invent Easy Way To Diagnose MRSA
Infectious disease specialists have developed a way to quickly diagnose the very dangerous, antibiotic-resistant infection called MRSA. By dropping a cartridge in a device the technology makes ... > more -
Plant Biologists Discover Plant Defenses Against Insects
Plant biologists have identified the strategy used by plants to recognize an attack. When insects ingest parts of a plant digestion turns proteins into a peptide elicitor, which is secreted back into ... > more -
Entomologists Buzzing About Vanishing Bee Populations
Entomologists are studying the reasons behind an enormous bee die off happening across the country. They call it Colony Collapse Disorder, and if they cannot find a solution the 80% of fruits and ... > more -
Biochemists Create Microbicidal Coating to Fight Hospital Infections
New bandages with microbicidal coating kill the most harmful bacteria on contact. The coating is washable and can also be used on hospital gowns and bed sheets, which will help reduce the risk of ... > more -
What Kills E Coli and Salmonella Bacteria?
Food scientists at The Ohio State University wanted to see if cooler water could kill bacteria on dirty dishes like E. coli and salmonella. The study found that even when dishes were washed in ... > more -
Entomologists Train Insects to Act Like Sniffing Dogs
If rewarded with sugary water, wasps can be trained in minutes to follow specific smells. The olfactory sensors in their antennae can sense chemicals in the air in concentrations as tiny as a few ... > more
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