Biology News Net

Monday th 13th of October 2008

Forsyth scientists trigger cancer-like response from embryonic stem cells - 23:14

Men who never smoke live longer, better lives than heavy smokers - 23:14

Caltech biologists spy on the secret inner life of a cell - 23:14

Despite 'peacenik' reputation, bonobos hunt and eat other primates too - 23:14

In a last 'stronghold' for endangered chimpanzees, survey finds drastic decline - 23:14

Sunday th 12th of October 2008

Researchers discover baldness gene: 1 in 7 men at risk - 20:56

Body's anti-HIV drug explained - 20:56

Proteins in sperm unlock understanding of male infertility says new study - 08:35

Scripps research team solves structure of 'beneficial' virus - 08:35

Scientists find new insight into genome of neglected malaria parasite - 08:35

Beavers: Dam good for songbirds - 08:35

Cell protein suppresses pain 8 times more effectively than morphine - 08:35

Biological alternatives to chemical pesticides - 08:35

Using living cells as nanotechnology factories - 08:35

Protection for stressed-out bacteria identified - 08:35

New study re-emphasizes natural cocoa powder has high antioxidant content - 08:35

Fat-regenerating 'stem cells' found in mice - 08:35

Scientists identify gene that may make humans more vulnerable to pulmonary tuberculosis - 08:35

Can genetic information be controlled by light? - 08:35

Yamanaka eliminates viral vector in stem cell reprogramming - 08:35

Digital zebrafish embryo provides the first complete developmental blueprint of a vertebrate - 08:35

Saturday th 11th of October 2008

Fat-regenerating 'stem cells' found in mice - 00:15

Scientists identify gene that may make humans more vulnerable to pulmonary tuberculosis - 00:15

Can genetic information be controlled by light? - 00:15

Yamanaka eliminates viral vector in stem cell reprogramming - 00:15

Digital zebrafish embryo provides the first complete developmental blueprint of a vertebrate - 00:14

Wednesday th 8th of October 2008

Proteins in sperm unlock understanding of male infertility says new study - 17:56

Scripps research team solves structure of 'beneficial' virus - 17:56

Scientists find new insight into genome of neglected malaria parasite - 17:56

Beavers: Dam good for songbirds - 17:56

Cell protein suppresses pain 8 times more effectively than morphine - 17:56

Biological alternatives to chemical pesticides - 17:56

Using living cells as nanotechnology factories - 17:56

Protection for stressed-out bacteria identified - 17:56

New study re-emphasizes natural cocoa powder has high antioxidant content - 17:56

Tuesday th 7th of October 2008

Protein shown to play a key role in normal development of nervous system - 18:14

Scientists simulate gut reaction to arsenic exposure - 18:14

Killing 'angry' immune cells in fat could fight diabetes - 18:14

2008 ozone hole larger than last year - 18:14

Rong Li Lab probes mechanism of asymmetry in meiotic cell division - 18:14

Singing to females makes male birds' brains happy - 16:42

Gene expression in alligators suggests birds have 'thumbs' - 16:42

Discovery of natural compounds that could slow blood vessel growth - 16:42

Newly identified cells make fat - 16:42

Earliest animal footprints ever found -- discovered in Nevada - 16:42

Disinfectants can make bacteria resistant to treatment - 16:42

H. Pylori bacteria may help prevent some esophageal cancers - 16:42

MSU scientists find new gene that helps plants beat the heat - 16:42

Lichens function as indicators of nitrogen pollution in forests - 16:42

Early-stage gene transcription creates access to DNA - 16:42