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How to follow proteins’ interaction inside the cells; a major step for the study of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease
3.10.2006 | Press monitoring
For the first time scientists have succeed in developing a method that enables them to follow protein interactions directly inside cells. The discovery, now published in the "FASEB Journal" has crucial implications for the study and treatment of those neurodegenerative illnesses - such as Parkinson’s, prion or Alzheimer’s diseases - which are...
Brown seaweed contains promising fat fighter, weight reducer
3.10.2006 | Press monitoring
Chemists in Japan have found that brown seaweed, a flavor component used in many Asian soups and salads, contains a compound that appears in animal studies to promote weight loss by reducing the accumulation of fat. Called fucoxanthin, the compound achieved a 5 percent to 10 percent weight reduction in test animals and could be developed into a...
H9N2 Avian Flu Vaccine Paired With Adjuvant Provokes Strong Human Immune Response At Low Doses
2.10.2006 | Press monitoring
When combined with an immune-boosting substance called an adjuvant, low doses of an experimental vaccine against a strain of avian influenza (H9N2) provoked a strong antibody response in human volunteers, report scientists supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of...
Scientists look for plants with most ethanol
2.10.2006 | Press monitoring
In the structure, genes and components of a corn kernel lie the secrets to making ethanol a more economical fuel, say local scientists who are bent on unlocking them.
Nepal's new biotech plan 'too vague' say scientists
2.10.2006 | Press monitoring
Nepal has announced a new national plan for biotechnology research that will focus on crops, human and animal health, and waste research.
Researcher Develops Sensor to Detect E.coli
1.10.2006 | Press monitoring
As the Food and Drug Administration takes days to track down the source of the E. coli outbreak, Dr. Raj Mutharasan is optimizing a sensor that can enable growers to do the job themselves in a few minutes.
New Technology To Produce Ethanol From Cellulosic Biomass
1.10.2006 | Press monitoring
Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) and Honda R&D Co., Ltd. announced that their cooperative research has resulted in ethanol production technology from soft-biomass, a renewable resource of plant-derived material.
Synthetic DNA Makes Better Hydrogels for Drug Delivery
30.9.2006 | Press monitoring
Using synthetic DNA formed into crosses, Y's and T's, Cornell researchers have created biocompatible, biodegradable, inexpensive hydrogels that can be easily formed into any desired shape for biomedical applications.
1918 flu virus's secrets revealed
29.9.2006 | Press monitoring
An experiment to reconstruct the deadly 1918 flu virus has given a new insight into how the infection took hold.
Allergy-free pets surprisingly simple
29.9.2006 | Press monitoring
Non-allergenic cats on the market are a natural breed.
