Biology News Net

Friday the 28th of August 2009

Researchers identify new, cancer-causing role for protein - 23:38

Mice living in sandy hills quickly evolved lighter coloration - 23:38

Turning back the clock: Fasting prolongs reproductive life span - 23:38

Variants in 3 genes account for most dog coat differences - 23:38

Tunnels concentrate air pollution by up to 1,000 times - 23:38

Gene variation is 'major genetic determinant of psoriasis' - 23:37

Small rodents encourage the formation of scrubland in Spain - 23:37

Thursday the 20th of August 2009

Blood test can detect brain damage in amateur boxers - 11:56

Smokeless tobacco increases risk of heart attack and stroke - 11:56

Wednesday the 19th of August 2009

Watching stem cells repair the human brain - 18:14

Breeding their horns off -- a winner - 18:14

Breakthrough uses light to manipulate cell movement - 18:14

Tuesday the 18th of August 2009

Scientists help explain effects of ancient Chinese herbal formulas on heart health - 19:21

More than 1/3 of homeowners in foreclosure suffer from major depression, Penn study shows - 19:21

NIH researchers identify key factor that stimulates brain cancer cells to spread - 19:21

Tobacco plants yield the first vaccine for the dreaded 'cruise ship virus' - 19:21

Monday the 17th of August 2009

Nanomagnets guide stem cells to damaged tissue - 18:56

Hepatitis C virus channels efforts into cell survival - 18:56

Engineered protein-like molecule protects cells against HIV infection - 18:56

NASA researchers make first discovery of life's building block in comet - 18:56

Preparing for the H1N1 pandemic: a formidable foe - 18:56

Newly discovered mechanism in cell division has implications for chromosome's role in cancer - 18:56

Faster, cheaper way to find disease genes in human genome passes initial test - 18:56

New DNA test uses nanotechnology to find early signs of cancer - 18:56

Sunday the 16th of August 2009

New insights into the 'smell of death' could help recover bodies in disasters and solve crimes - 20:42

New 'biofactories' produce rare healing substances in the endangered Devil's claw plant - 20:42

The buzz on an amazing new mosquito repellent: Will it fly? - 20:42

Newly found DNA catalysts cleave DNA with water molecule - 20:42

'Killer spices' provide eco-friendly pesticides for organic fruits and veggies - 20:42

Thursday the 13th of August 2009

Active ingredients in marijuana found to spread and prolong pain - 17:56

Raising the alarm when DNA goes bad - 17:56

Ground beetles produce lemon/orange-scented aromas as predator repellents, according to new research - 17:56

Study finds higher pathogen loads in collapsed honeybee colonies - 17:56

Mango seeds may protect against deadly food bacteria - 17:56

First compound that specifically kills cancer stem cells found - 17:56

First human gene implicated in regulating length of human sleep - 17:56

Dissecting the dining habits of prawns - 17:56

Wednesday the 12th of August 2009

Human mind: Sound and vision wired through same 'black box' - 13:28

Biological clocks of insects could lead to more effective pest control - 13:28

Mighty mice: Treatment targeted to muscle improves motor neuron disease - 13:28

Genome duplication responsible for more plant species than previously thought - 13:28

Tuesday the 11th of August 2009

Parasite causes zombie ants to die in an ideal spot - 16:42

High-fat diet affects physical and memory abilities of rats after 9 days - 16:42

Round Goby invade Great Lakes - 16:42

Antibodies to strep throat bacteria linked to obsessive compulsive disorder in mice - 16:42

Biologists ID molecular basis of high-altitude adaptation in mice - 16:42

Amazonian tribe sheds light on causes of heart disease in developed countries - 16:42

New gene linked to muscular dystrophy - 16:42

Traffic jam in brain causes schizophrenia symptoms - 16:42

Monday the 10th of August 2009

STAT3 gene regulates cancer stem cells in brain cancer - 11:49