Biology News Net

Thursday th 7th of August 2008

Antarctic fossils paint a picture of a much warmer continent - 00:28

Research reveals why some smokers become addicted with their first cigarette - 00:28

When neurons fire up: Study sheds light on rhythms of the brain - 00:28

Duck-billed dinosaurs outgrew predators to survive - 00:28

Monday th 4th of August 2008

Stanford study uses genetic evidence to trace ancient African migration - 18:49

Key to virulence protein entry into host cells discovered - 18:49

Vitamin C injections slow tumor growth in mice - 18:49

World's smallest snake found in Barbados - 18:49

Certain HIV treatment less effective when used with anti-TB therapy - 18:49

Great white's mighty bite revealed - 18:49

Canadian study of colds and kids: Positive safety results for ginseng extract - 18:49

Sleep apnea a stand-alone mortality risk - 18:49

Little teeth suggest big jump in primate timeline - 18:49

Sunday th 27th of July 2008

Researchers disprove long-standing belief about HIV treatment - 19:21

Mustard -- hot stuff for natural pest control - 19:21

Plasma DNA level is a reliable marker of recurrent esophageal cancer, study finds - 19:21

Antimicrobial sutures reduce infections in brain shunt surgery, study finds - 19:21

Anti-HIV therapy boosts life expectancy more than 13 years - 19:21

Gummy bears that fight plaque - 19:21

Saturday th 26th of July 2008

Parasitic worm infections increase susceptibility to AIDS viruses - 18:56

Licking your wounds: Scientists isolate compound in human saliva that speeds wound healing - 18:56

Unique fossil discovery shows Antarctic was once much warmer - 18:56

Air quality forecasts for China - 17:49

1 missing gene leads to fruitless mating rituals - 15:56

Scientists suspect omega-3 fatty acids could slow acute wound healing - 14:07

Study suggests human visual system could make powerful computer - 12:14

Circadian rhythm-metabolism link discovered - 10:21

Friday th 25th of July 2008

'Statins' linked to improved survival in kidney transplant recipients - 18:56

Various species' genes evolve to minimize protein production errors - 18:14

Novel structure proteins could play a role in apoptosis - 15:56

Researchers unravel key mechanism of cellular damage in aging and disease - 14:07

Plant steroids offer new paradigm for how hormones work - 11:49

NIAID announces revised priorities for HIV vaccine research - 09:56

Thursday th 24th of July 2008

Adult stem cells activated in mammalian brain - 22:21

Researchers identify gene responsible for rare childhood disease - 21:14

Mindfulness meditation slows progression of HIV, study shows - 20:07

Yale study shows why cigarette smoke makes flu, other viral infections worse - 19:21

Wednesday th 23rd of July 2008

Outdoor enthusiasts scaring off native carnivores in parks - 21:35

Discovery of a mechanism that regulates cell movement - 19:42

The genetics of the white horse unraveled - 16:42

Class of antibiotics can enhance gene-silencing tool - 13:21

Video released of rapid Alzheimer's improvement after new immune-based treatment - 11:28

90 billion tons of microbial organisms live in the deep biosphere - 09:35

Tuesday th 22nd of July 2008

Beijing pollution may trigger heart attacks, strokes - 17:28

Fishing ban guards coral reefs against predatory starfish outbreaks - 15:35

New evidence of battle between humans and ancient virus - 13:21

Montreal researchers prove that insulin-producing cells can give rise to stem-like cells in-vitro - 11:28

Study reveals air pollution is causing widespread and serious impacts to ecosystems - 09:35

Monday th 21st of July 2008

Loud music can make you drink more, in less time, in a bar - 22:21

Researchers grow human blood vessels in mice from adult progenitor cells - 19:21