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Nanotechnology Meets Biology And DNA Finds Its Groove
15.2.2007 | Press monitoring
The object of fascination for most is the DNA molecule. But in solution, DNA, the genetic material that hold the detailed instructions for virtually all life, is a twisted knot, looking more like a battered ball of yarn than the famous double helix. To study it, scientists generally are forced to work with collections of molecules floating in...
Scientists discover new gene that prevents multiple types of cancer
14.2.2007 | Press monitoring
A decades-old cancer mystery has been solved by researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL). "We not only found a critical tumor suppressor gene, but have revealed a master switch for a tumor suppressive network that means more targeted and effective cancer therapy in the future," said CSHL Associate Professor Alea Mills, Ph.D....
Biotech Plants Help Clean the Environment
14.2.2007 | Press monitoring
The first environmental benefits that come to mind may include reduced pesticide applications, less soil tillage and reductions in associated fossil-fuel use.
Detection Of Salmonella In 24 Hours
13.2.2007 | Press monitoring
The food and drink we consume have to pass strict quality controls. Nevertheless, these measures are not always sufficient, given that sometimes certain foodstuffs can still give rise to food poisoning, most often caused by micro-organisms. The Salmonella bacterium is undoubtedly one of the best known of these. At the University of the Basque...
Resistance to New Foods Has Been the Norm
12.2.2007 | Press monitoring
History reveals many common foods were originally feared and banned
Internalization of novel non-viral vector TAT-streptavidin into human cells
12.2.2007 | Press monitoring
The cell-penetrating peptide derived from the Human immunodeficiency virus-1 transactivator protein Tat possesses the capacity to promote the effective uptake of various cargo molecules across the plasma membrane in vitro and in vivo.
The multi-tasking reovirus
11.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Researchers at Oncolytics Biotech have been developing a harmless virus as a potent cancer killer, but they have also been accumulating data that suggests in addition to directly killing tumor cells, the reovirus may prime the immune system to mount a separate, powerful and long lasting defence against cancer.
Artificial Cells To Fight Disease?
10.2.2007 | Press monitoring
The use of artificially created cells could be a potential new therapeutic approach for treating diseases in an ever-changing world.
Instant insight: The soft cell
10.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Ulrich Schwarz, soft matter researcher at the University of Heidelberg in Germany, explains why softness matters for cells.
Genetic modification a tool for making vegetables and fruit healthier
9.2.2007 | Press monitoring
It is possible to improve the antioxidant action of tomatoes by a directed change in the production of flavonoids by means of genetic modification.
