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Man-made Proteins Could Be More Useful than Real Ones
9.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Researchers have constructed a protein out of amino acids not found in natural proteins, discovering that they can form a complex, stable structure that closely resembles a natural protein.
Stem Cells May Help Heal Joint Injuries
8.2.2007 | Press monitoring
As anyone who’s ever injured a knee or elbow will tell you, recovery can be a long and painful process. Cartilage is an exceptionally slow-healing tissue, and, until now, the missing or damaged tissue is often irreplaceable.
Academic and Science Community Applauds WTO GMO Ruling
8.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Scientists from around the globe applaud the long-awaited World Trade Organization ruling today which directs the European Union to end its defacto moratorium on biotechnology-improved crops.
Human genome study breakthrough reported
7.2.2007 | Press monitoring
U.S. cancer researchers say they've made a breakthrough in identifying functional elements in the human genome.
Microprinting Technique for Patterning Single Molecules
7.2.2007 | Press monitoring
A new process for creating patterns of individual molecules on a surface combines control of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and a soft lithography technique known as microcontact printing. Scientists use the process, known as "microcontact insertion printing" to build surfaces that have molecules with specific functions inserted at known...
Peptide Vaccine Fights Off Breast Tumors with Aid of Bacteria-mimicking Agents
6.2.2007 | Press monitoring
With the help of immune system-stimulating molecules that mimic bacterial components, researchers have used a type of cancer vaccine to both delay and prevent breast tumors in mice.
Biosynthesis of plant-specific stilbene polyketides in metabolically engineered Escherichia coli
6.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Phenylpropanoids are the precursors to a range of important plant metabolites such as the cell wall constituent lignin and the secondary metabolites belonging to the flavonoid/stilbene class of compounds.
The Mutational Consequences of Plant Transformation
5.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Plant transformation is a genetic engineering tool for introducing transgenes into plant genomes. It is now being used for the breeding of commercial crops.
Researchers Discover Zip Codes For Protein
5.2.2007 | Press monitoring
McMaster scientists are very close to defining small molecule drugs that should be able to redirect the huntingtin protein from accumulating in the wrong place within brain cells, which could potentially translate to a therapy for Huntington's Disease (HD).
Ancient genes used to produce salt-tolerant wheat
4.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Two recently discovered genes from an ancient wheat variety have led to a major advance in breeding new salt-tolerant varieties.
