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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.
Newborn brain cells show the way
12.7.2009 | Press monitoring
Although the fact that we generate new brain cells throughout life is no longer disputed, their purpose has been the topic of much debate. Now, an international collaboration of researchers made a big leap forward in understanding what all these newborn neurons might actually do. Their study, published in the July 10, 2009, issue of the journal...
Database On Tiny Plant Will Help Scientists Create Better Crops, Biofuels and Medicines
11.7.2009 | Press monitoring
A tiny plant with a long name (Arabidopsis thaliana) helps researchers from over 120 countries learn how to design new crops to help meet increasing demands for food, biofuels, industrial materials, and new medicines. The genes, proteins, and other traits of this fast-growing, tiny mustard plant reside in a vast database dubbed the Arabidopsis...
