Observatory: Scientists Finally See Sugar Chains in Action

Scientists have reported that they have successfully imaged sugar chains known as glycans on cell surfaces in living zebrafish embryos.

Fungus may boost ethanol production

LOS ALAMOS, N.M., May 6 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say a fungus responsible for deteriorating fabric in the South Pacific during World War II could boost ethanol production.

How Gene Transcription Is Controlled In Embroyonic Stem Cells

Association determines fate in embryonic stem cells, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in a report that appears in the current issue of the journal Nature Cell Biology.

Using "Robo" Critters To Study Real Ones

Rocky the squirrel is among many robotic critters worldwide helping researchers observe animals in their natural environments rather than in labs. The research could let scientists better understand how animals...

Gene for yield, height in rice identified

KABUL (Reuters) - Scientists in China have identified a single gene that appears to control rice yield, as well as its height and flowering time, taking what may be a...

Getting Wise To Influenza Virus' Tricks: Imaging Of Influenza Virus Protein Opens Way To Design New Anti-viral Drugs

One of the tactics used by influenza virus to take over the machinery of infected cells has been laid bare by structural biologists. A new high-resolution image has been published...

Forgetful body keeps weight off

Your brain could remember your original size and work to get you back to it once you've lost weight, explaining the 'yo-yo' dieting effect, new research has found.

Is this the rice super-gene?

Researchers in China have pinpointed an elusive gene that plays a linchpin role in determining the harvest potential of rice, according to a study released on Sunday by the journal...

Slow Down: Whale Crossing

Smart buoys listen for whales and warn ships.

Scientists target £150m chewing gum menace with organic salt solution

Researchers develop a solution of enzymes which can break up and dissolve blobs of gum

Humans: The Strangest Species

This romp through the LiveScience archives reveals why we ...

Researchers report the cloning of a key group of human genes, the protein kinases

Although the human genome has been sequenced, research into mechanism of action of genes has been hampered by the fact that most human genes have not been isolated. This is...

Cholera study provides exciting new way of looking at infectious disease

Scientists in Italy have discovered a new perspective in the study of infectious disease. Normally, such studies are based upon laboratory work looking at an organism and how it works...

Fish oil supplements help heart disease patients

But, doctors say, fish oil has no documented benefits for people without a cardiac problem. ...

Japanese Mushroom Leads To Breakthrough In Protein Research

Using an enzyme of the Japanese mushroom Grifola frondosa (Maitake or dancing mushroom), proteins can be identified without knowing the organism's genetic composition. This advance simplifies the study of proteins...

Lions, Hippos Poisoned in Famous Kenya Park

Several hippopotamuses and at least four lions in the Masai Mara National Reserve have died after ingesting a powerful insecticide, conservationists say.

A new idea for how anti-aging products delay ripening of fruit and wilting of flowers

When plants encounter ethylene, a gas they also produce naturally as a hormone, the result is softening and ripening in the case of fruit, and wilting and fading in the...

Mothers And Offspring Can Share Cells Throughout Life

Cutting the umbilical cord doesn't necessarily sever the physical link between mother and child. Many cells pass back and forth between the mother and fetus during pregnancy and can be...

Mechanical squirrels, robot lizards jump into research

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) -- One gray squirrel, its bushy tail twitching, barked a warning as another scrounged for food nearby....

Scientists capture tree DNA worldwide

Do different cells in our nose respond to different smells? [News]

People can smell thousands--perhaps even millions--of different scents. Yet scientists know that in the nose, there are only about 400 different types of odor receptors--proteins that capture scented molecules so...

Lost since 1896, 'mystery' rat found

The greater dwarf cloud rat was thought to live in the canopies of tall trees in the Philippines, but the last sighting of one was 112 years ago. Now it...

Bees disease -- 1 step closer to finding a cure

Scientists in Germany have discovered a new mechanism of infection for the most fatal bee disease. American Foulbrood (AFB) is the only infectious disease which can kill entire colonies of...

The Freaky Fish of the Congo

Scientists explore the amazing biodiversity and freaky fish of the lower Congo River.

Strap-On Helicopter Could Offer Solo Flying Experience

Ever since the first human saw a bird soaring through the clouds, our species has harbored a great envy for the freedom that flying gives.

Fitness: Cycling Success Measured in Frequent-Flier Miles

Triathletes travel (and spend) a lot for the perfect fit in a bike.

Experiments for kids: Rocket Mouse has liftoff!

Mice can't fly - can they? Why not find out for yourself in fine style with this fun milk bottle launcher

Breaking Up Not So Hard, Study Finds

We overestimate the heart-crushing blow from a romantic split.