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New Information About DNA Repair Mechanism Could Lead To Better Cancer Drugs
22.7.2009 | Press monitoring
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have shed new light on a process that fixes breaks in the genetic material of the body's cells. Their findings could lead to ways of enhancing chemotherapy drugs that destroy cancer cells by damaging their DNA.
Researchers develop process for 'surgical' genetic changes
21.7.2009 | Press monitoring
Research led by scientists at Iowa State University's Plant Sciences Institute has resulted in a process that will make genetic changes in plant genes much more efficient, practical and safe.
Toxin Detection As Close As An Inkjet Printer
20.7.2009 | Press monitoring
If that office inkjet printer has become just another fixture, it's time to take a fresh look at it. Similar technology may soon be used to develop paper-based biosensors that can detect certain harmful toxins that can cause food poisoning or be used as bioterrorism agents.
Genetic Trigger For Disease-fighting Antibodies Discovered
19.7.2009 | Press monitoring
A research team led by the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology has identified the specific gene which triggers the body to produce disease-fighting antibodies -- a seminal finding that clarifies the exact molecular steps taken by the body to mount an antibody defense against viruses and other pathogens. The finding, published online July...
Genetic engineering research promises veg diet with high Omega-3 content
18.7.2009 | Press monitoring
Scientists in the city are engaged in including Omega-3 fatty acids in regular diet by genetically modifying certain vegetables to prevent brain and heart disorder.
Gene trick for fresh tomatoes
17.7.2009 | Press monitoring
Government scientists have developed tomatoes that stay fresh without refrigeration 10 to 12 days longer than ordinary tomatoes, using a biological trick that may help reduce India’s embarrassing wastage of fruits and vegetables.
Humans May Give Swine Flu To Pigs In New Twist To Pandemic
16.7.2009 | Press monitoring
The strain of influenza, A/H1N1, that is currently pandemic in humans has been shown to be infectious to pigs and to spread rapidly in a trial pig population.
Easter Island Compound Extends Lifespan Of Old Mice: 28 To 38 Percent Longer Life
15.7.2009 | Press monitoring
The giant monoliths of Easter Island are worn, but they have endured for centuries. New research suggests that a compound first discovered in the soil of the South Pacific island might help us stand the test of time, too
Successful Initial Safety Tests For Genetically-modified Rice That Fights Allergy
14.7.2009 | Press monitoring
In a first-of-its-kind advance toward the next generation of genetically modified foods — intended to improve consumers' health — researchers in Japan are reporting that a new transgenic rice designed to fight a common pollen allergy appears safe in animal studies.
Key Protein Can Help Cells Or Cause Cancer
13.7.2009 | Press monitoring
A Purdue University scientist has discovered a key process in cell growth that can lead to the formation of tumors.
