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2007-12-28 Sea-cucumber protein may provide methods of preventing the transmission of malaria 0 None
2007-12-28 Scientists identifiy elusive telomere RNA subunit in single cell model 0 None
2007-12-20 RNA interference therapy heals growth deficiency disorder in a live animal 0 None
2007-12-18 Plant constituent with selective effect on cancer cells 0 None
2007-12-18 Monkeys have the ability to perform mental addition 0 None
2007-12-18 Scientists identify and repress breast cancer stem cells in mouse tissue 0 None
2007-12-17 Researchers spearhead key genome initiative 0 None
2007-12-17 Gene loss contributes to human evolution 0 None
2007-12-17 Complex path to cell death shown by identification of new genes 0 None
2007-12-17 How molecular muscles help cells divide 0 None
2007-12-17 Evolution with a restricted number of genes 0 None
2007-12-17 How cell differentiation patterns suppress somatic evolution 0 None
2007-12-17 Aging gracefully requires taking out the trash 0 None
2007-12-14 Chimpanzees don't go through menopause 0 None
2007-12-14 Same genetic machinery generates skin color evolution in fish and humans 0 None
2007-12-14 New research alters concept of how circadian clock functions 0 None
2007-12-14 Adapting to pregnancy played key role in human evolution 0 None
2007-12-13 Zebrafish study shows key enzyme in gut is a peacemaker 0 None
2007-12-13 More regulatory DNA than previously thought 0 None
2007-12-13 Losses of long-established genes contribute to human evolution 0 None
2007-12-13 Can interacting pathogens explain disease patterns? 0 None
2007-12-12 Scientists seek to assess the microbial risks in the water we drink 0 None
2007-12-10 When a female is attracted to a male some of her genes turn on and off 0 None
2007-12-10 Scientists levitate cells with light to sort 0 None
2007-12-10 Human evolution in genetic fast lane 0 None
2007-12-10 Genetic evidence that human evolution is speeding up 0 3
2007-12-10 Genetic animal model of autism 0 None
2007-12-10 Tuberculosis found in 500,000-year-old human 0 None
2007-12-05 Closest look ever at native human tissue 0 None
2007-12-05 Pheromones identified that trigger aggression between male mice 0 None
2007-12-03 Cell shape - scientists gain better understanding with new assay 0 None
2007-11-29 Bacteria cheat on their mates for own good 0 None
2007-11-29 Scientists observe gene activity outside the body 0 None
2007-11-29 Aging in mice at the molecular level 0 None
2007-11-27 Scientists create mouse resistant to cancer 0 None
2007-11-27 Australian researcher heralds a golden age in biomedical science 0 None
2007-11-27 Scientists examine eons-old water for microorganisms 0 None
2007-11-27 Adding water-soluble polymer to anti-cancer drug helps reach brain tumors 0 None
2007-11-27 New genetic evidence supports theory migration from Siberia gave rise to native peoples of North and South America 0 5
2007-11-27 Flip-flopping gene expression can be advantageous 0 None
2007-11-22 Tiny DNA molecules show liquid crystal phases, pointing to new scenario for first life on earth 0 None
2007-11-21 First genome sequence of XDR strain of the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis 0 None
2007-11-21 Antidepressant drug mianserin extends the lifespan of adult roundworms 0 None
2007-11-21 Advancing stem cell research and therapies while fully respecting the dignity of human life 0 None
2007-11-21 Japanase scientists reprogramme human adult cells to function like pluripotent embryonic stem cells 0 None
2007-11-21 Regulation of the retinoic acid gradient in zebrafish embryos 0 None
2007-11-21 New method for detecting and characterizing prions 0 None
2007-11-21 Sexy dads produce sexy sons, in the insect world at least 0 None
2007-11-21 Discovery of 300 previously unidentified human genes 0 None
2007-11-19 First chemical evidence of a sperm recognition system in the oviducts of pigs 0 None
2007-11-19 Scientist who created Dolly says stem cells from skin fragments now the way to go 0 None
2007-11-16 ClC-1 helps mice get a move on 0 None
2007-11-15 Stem cells from cloned monkeys - a breakthrough or an ethical nightmare? 0 None
2007-11-15 Gene splicing in humans and chimps explains differences 0 None
2007-11-15 Why are males in evolutionary overdrive even though they have essentially the same genes as females? 0 None
2007-11-15 Scientists zero in on the cellular machinery that enables neurons to fire 0 None
2007-11-15 Scientists observe how water lubricates the movements of protein molecules 0 None
2007-11-15 Discovery of key mechanism in bacterial communication 0 None
2007-11-15 New explanation for how regulatory networks of genes evolved 0 None
2007-11-14 New understanding of how bacteria survive in hostile environments 0 None
2007-11-13 Using neural signals to predict sensory decisions 0 None
2007-11-06 Printed human organs! 0 None
2007-11-06 Selective resequencing provides low-cost method for interpreting human genome 0 None
2007-11-06 Climate change will diminish fresh water resources more than expected 0 None
2007-11-06 Sex ratio skew explained 0 None
2007-11-06 Species extinctions could compromise the benefits that nature provides to society 0 None
2007-11-05 Chlorophyll breakdown in ripening apples and pears produces highly active antioxidants 0 None
2007-11-05 New view of lung cancer genome 0 None
2007-11-02 Regulation of TATA-less promoters 0 None
2007-11-02 Non-invasive radio waves heat up nanotubes to destroy cancer 0 None
2007-11-02 New designer toxins kill Bt-resistant insect pests 0 None
2007-11-02 Genes identified to protect brassicas from damaging disease 0 None
2007-11-02 Cutting-edge method that captures cell growth and activity 0 None
2007-11-01 Harvard 'Brainbow' helps chart neural circuits 0 None
2007-11-01 Search for new uses for heroin and marijuana 0 None
2007-11-01 Scientists to map lethal bacteria in three dimensions 0 None
2007-10-31 Speed plays crucial role in breaking protein's H-bonds 0 None
2007-10-31 Ecologists uncover links between fever and living fast, dying young 0 None
2007-10-31 Lithium commonly used to treat bi-polar disorder increases lifespan in Nematode worms 0 None
2007-10-30 Stanford scientists find gene that gives dogs black fur 0 None
2007-10-30 Light activated magic bullets zap out cancers 0 None
2007-10-29 Scientists unveil structure of molecular target of many drugs 0 None
2007-10-29 Odd protein interaction guides development of olfactory system 0 None
2007-10-28 Red hair and freckles - Neanderthals in Europe 0 None
2007-10-25 Scientists discover new causes for neurodegeneration 0 None
2007-10-25 Scientists design totally synthetic molecule which mimics the properties of lectins 0 None
2007-10-25 Not just humans benefit from animal biotechnology 0 None
2007-10-25 Cow infections could provide clue to preventing infertility in women 0 None
2007-10-24 New type of biodegradable nanoparticle for drug delivery 0 None
2007-10-24 How Rhesus Macaques and Humans have conquered the world 0 None
2007-10-24 Decoding effects of toxins on embryo development 0 None
2007-10-24 St Bernard dog challenges the theory of creationism! 0 None
2007-10-22 Transparent zebrafish help the study inflammatory breast cancer 0 None
2007-10-22 Scientists uncover how hormones achieve their effects 0 None
2007-10-22 New genetic and phenotypic data involved in autism released to researchers worldwide 0 None
2007-10-22 Bacteria use plant defence for genetic modification 0 None
2007-10-22 New explanation for evolutionary changes in genetic sex-determination systems 0 None
2007-10-22 800-year-old mummies from Mongolia help advance DNA extraction 0 None
2007-10-19 Transgenics sped up 0 None
2007-10-19 T-cell exhaustion 0 4
2007-10-19 Evidence of same-sex mating in nature 0 None
2007-10-18 X chromosomes and evolution 0 None
2007-10-18 Sea cucumbers may one day help us learn to fix ourselves 0 None
2007-10-18 Discovery on human individuality and maternal and paternal DNA 0 None
2007-10-18 New model helps explain rules governing the transmission of microbes 0 None
2007-10-18 Phase II map of human genetic variation 0 None
2007-10-17 Interactions between carbon nanotubes and individual chemical functional groups 0 None
2007-10-17 New technique to probe the dynamics of the Holliday junction 0 None
2007-10-17 Nanorods of gold blast tumor cells 0 None
2007-10-17 Genetic contributions to human brain morphology and intelligence 0 None
2007-10-17 Comparative genome analysis of fungi brings new knowledge to develop protein production 0 None
2007-10-17 Scientists map flu's chemical key 0 None
2007-10-16 Direct selection of human genomic loci by microarray hybridization 0 None
2007-10-16 Chemists turn carbon monoxide into potential cardiovascular therapy 0 None
2007-10-15 Important insights into blood vessel formation 0 None
2007-10-15 New species of fungus 0 None
2007-10-15 Discovery of way to match pathogens to their antibodies 0 None
2007-10-15 First high-res 3D structures of first mammalian GRP94 protein solved 0 None
2007-10-12 Chlamydomonas reinhardtii genome holds clues for renewable energy, the environment and human health 0 5
2007-10-12 A fresh perspective to the study of cell activity 0 None
2007-10-11 Scientists answer century-old developmental question 0 None
2007-10-10 Volcanic ash and human health - new way of estimating risk 0 None
2007-10-10 Natural selection at the genetic level 0 None
2007-10-10 Spread of endogenous retrovirus K is similar in the DNA of humans and rhesus monkeys 0 None
2007-10-10 Mathematicians help unlock secrets of the immune system 0 None
2007-10-10 Tiny radioactive molecules provide novel way to fight colorectal cancer 0 None
2007-10-09 Better understanding of what genomic changes paved the way for modern humans 0 None
2007-10-09 New insight on jumping genes 0 None
2007-10-09 In biology, polarization is a good thing 0 None
2007-10-08 Carbon nanotubes show great potential for use as cellular probes 0 None
2007-10-08 Deep-frozen HIV specimens 0 None
2007-10-04 The origin of mammalian network of lymphatic vessels 0 None
2007-10-04 PAZAR - virtual bazaar of gene regulation data 0 None
2007-10-02 Molecular basis of the cyanide polymorphism 0 None
2007-10-02 Scientists study folding of the brain's cortex 0 None
2007-10-02 Protein architectures provide window on the history of life 0 None
2007-10-01 Origin of the mammalian lymphatic vasculature 0 None
2007-10-01 Feeding the world without genetic engineering 0 None
2007-09-27 Scientists perform computer simulation that shows how proteins vibrate in a crystal 0 None
2007-09-27 New view of what causes greatest genetic variability among individuals 0 None
2007-09-27 Genetic sequence of Giardia complete 0 None
2007-09-27 Tumor cell receptor provides new therapeutic target 0 None
2007-09-27 Evaluation of poly(glycerol adipate) nanoparticle uptake in an in vitro 3-D brain tumor co-culture model 0 None
2007-09-27 In vivo imaging of hydrogen peroxide with chemiluminescent nanoparticles 0 None
2007-09-27 MicroPET-based biodistribution of quantum dots in living mice 0 None
2007-09-27 Supramolecular chemistry on water-soluble carbon nanotubes for drug loading and delivery 0 None
2007-09-27 Gold nanorods coated with multilayer polyelectrolyte as contrast agents for multimodal imaging 0 None
2007-09-27 Organically modified silica nanoparticles with covalently incorporated photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy of cancer 0 None
2007-09-27 Scientists produce equivalent of test-tube inner ear hair cells 0 None
2007-09-27 Variation in drug responses can be analyzed by studying simpler organisms like plants 0 None
2007-09-27 Mice teeth explain the troubles with human wisdom teeth 0 None
2007-09-27 Snake venom composition may change according to the victim 0 5
2007-09-26 Public awareness of nanotech stuck at low level 0 None
2007-09-25 What gives us sunburn protects crayfish against bacteria 0 None
2007-09-25 Viewing dye-packed vesicles causes them to explode 0 None
2007-09-25 Scientists capture first optical images of carbon nanotubes inside a living organism 0 None
2007-09-25 The cell size problem 0 None
2007-09-25 How do we choose our mates? 0 None
2007-09-25 Social cheating in bacterial communication 0 None
2007-09-24 Scientists study the spread of ragweed pollen 0 None
2007-09-24 Scientists discover technique to help 'friendly bacteria' 0 None
2007-09-24 New understanding of principles behind computations in the brain 0 None
2007-09-21 Two genes in mammalian cells act as gatekeepers for cellular longevity 0 None
2007-09-21 Scientists solve genetic code of parasitic worm that causes elephantiasis 0 None
2007-09-20 Prediction of RNA pseudoknots using heuristic modeling with mapping and sequential folding 0 None
2007-09-20 Cell growth technology promises more successful drug development 0 None
2007-09-20 3-D Petri dish that grows cells in three dimensions 0 None
2007-09-18 Reverse-engineering brain neurons to build better computers 0 None
2007-09-18 Real time footage reveals DNA-enzyme interaction 0 None
2007-09-18 Scientists learn three-dimensional structure of enzyme in unusual virus 0 5
2007-09-18 Nanoparticle that delivers vaccines more effectively 0 None
2007-09-18 Life on Mars experiment launched 0 None
2007-09-17 Scientists synthesize DNA-based memory loop in yeast cells 0 None
2007-09-17 Solid state NMR spectroscopy reveals the workings of 'Mother Nature's Blowtorch' 0 None
2007-09-17 DNA as a picoforce standard 0 1
2007-09-13 Zebrafish shed light on human mitochondrial diseases 0 None
2007-09-13 Delivery of anti-cancer drug paclitaxel on a tiny ball of gold 0 None
2007-09-13 Scientists isolate stem cells in womb tissue 0 None
2007-09-13 Biodiversity of protozoa may be much higher than previously realised 0 None
2007-09-13 One insect can initiate a biological invasion 0 None
2007-09-12 Was ability to run early man's Achilles heel? 0 None
2007-09-11 Mouse model for schizophrenia 0 None
2007-09-10 Clearer picture of how a dividing cell rebuilds the nuclear envelope 0 None
2007-09-10 A molecular probe that may one day light up tumors while surgery is in progress 0 None
2007-09-10 First comprehensive tests compare social and physical skills of children, chimpanzees and orangutans 0 None
2007-09-05 DNA and nanotechnology 0 None
2007-09-05 Ultraconserved elements in the genome: Are they indispensable? 0 None
2007-09-05 Selection on genes underlying schizophrenia during human evolution 0 None
2007-09-05 Probiotics could give us safer pork products 0 None
2007-09-05 Novel insecticidal toxins from bacteria 0 None
2007-09-05 Nanotechnology helps identify molecular signature common to Lou Gehrig's disease 0 None
2007-09-04 Fruit flies have a taste for carbonated water 0 None
2007-09-04 Mice stressed in simulated weightlessness show organ atrophy 0 None
2007-09-04 Flies can turn off their immune response 0 None
2007-09-04 First individual genome sequence of one person 0 None
2007-09-04 Marine sponges may bring about new drugs 0 5
2007-09-04 Autoimmune response, triggered by genes, can be a barrier to producing a viable offspring 0 None
2007-09-03 Sense of orientation coded in the brain of rats 0 None
2007-09-03 Nanoparticle drug delivery shows promise for the future of brain tumour therapy 0 None
2007-08-30 Carbon nanotubes to fight E. coli 0 None
2007-08-30 One species' entire genome discovered inside another's 0 None
2007-08-30 Microfluidic chambers advance the science of growing neurons 0 None
2007-08-30 Prevalence of algatoxin in the marine environment appears to be increasing 0 None
2007-08-30 Gene regulation in humans is closer than expected to simple organisms 0 None
2007-08-30 1,000 strains of mice that feature the genetic diversity of the world population 0 1
2007-08-29 How does Listeria monocytogenes survive with nothing to live on? 0 None
2007-08-29 Evolution may have sped up 0 None
2007-08-28 New discovery helps explain the mechanics of hearing 0 None
2007-08-28 Scientists identifiy successfully reprogrammed cells by looks alone 0 None
2007-08-28 World's oldest bacteria 0 None
2007-08-28 Computer simulation shows how evolution may have speeded up 0 None
2007-08-24 Networking in living cells may hold key to fighting diseases 0 None
2007-08-24 Light may play a much more important role in bacterial life than has previously thought 0 None
2007-08-24 Nuclear nanocapsules to target tiny tumors 0 None
2007-08-24 Scientist uses novel mass spectrometer to weigh virus particle 0 None
2007-08-24 In the junk lies treasure when it comes to DNA 0 None
2007-08-24 First finding of a metabolite in 1 sex only 0 None
2007-08-24 Scientists investigate initial molecular mechanism that triggers neuronal firing 0 None
2007-08-24 All eukaryotic kinases share 1 common set of substrates 0 None
2007-08-22 Cell-based sensor for analysis of EGFR biomarker expression in oral cancer 0 None
2007-08-22 Antitumour drugs impede DNA uncoiling by topoisomerase I 0 None
2007-08-22 Near-infrared resonant nanoshells for combined optical imaging and photothermal cancer therapy 0 None
2007-08-22 Nanotubes offer new approach to cancer radiotherapy 0 None
2007-08-22 Multifunctional nanoparticles for combining ultrasonic tumor imaging and targeted chemotherapy 0 None
2007-08-22 Targeted quantum dot conjugates for siRNA delivery 0 None
2007-08-22 Clemson scientists improve longevity of fluorescent nanoparticles 0 None
2007-08-17 Mice use specialized neurons to detect carbon dioxide in the air 0 None
2007-08-17 Scientists describe a new way of creating novel enzymes 0 None
2007-08-13 Metabolic cell activity directly controls life and death decisions in cells 0 None
2007-08-13 Direct pathways between extracellular material and cell nuclei discovered 0 None
2007-08-13 Gene use sets humans and chimps apart 0 None
2007-08-12 New insights into cell division process 0 None
2007-08-11 Gene regulation drives evolution 0 None
2007-08-08 Scientists produce functioning neurons from human embryonic stem cells 0 None
2007-08-08 Bacteria - you can live without 'em, but it won't do you any good! 0 None
2007-08-07 Scientists discover the dynamics of transcription in living mammalian cells 0 None
2007-08-07 How cells change the pace of their steps 0 5
2007-08-06 Mechanistic model of DNA repair 0 None
2007-08-06 Ten ALS genes found 0 None
2007-08-06 Scientists make female mice act blokey! 0 None
2007-08-06 Vomeronasal organ differentiates male and female behavior in some mammals 0 None
2007-08-03 Native Australian fruits very high in antioxidants 0 None
2007-08-03 Immunity in social amoeba suggests ancient beginnings 0 None
2007-08-02 New understanding of adult stem cell regulation 0 None
2007-08-01 Gold nanoparticles for cancer diagnosis 0 None
2007-08-01 Genomics study provides insight into the evolution of unique human traits 0 None
2007-08-01 Chromosomes responsible for a critical enzyme's activation during cell division 0 None
2007-07-31 Directed nanoparticles deliver gene therapy 0 None
2007-07-31 Bio-engineered bladders a step closer to reality 0 None
2007-07-31 Researchers genetically modify a plant to halt reproduction of HIV related virus 0 None
2007-07-27 Scientists shed new light on how microRNAs carry out their function 0 None
2007-07-27 Scientits devise dimmer swith to regulate gene expression in mammal cells 0 None
2007-07-25 New facility for biotechnology and life science companies 0 None
2007-07-25 How to structure a complex body plan 0 None
2007-07-24 Why and when we started walking on two legs 0 None
2007-07-23 Nanoscale dots target and track apoptosis 0 None
2007-07-23 Nanotechnology to test food quality 0 None
2007-07-20 Xenotransplantation from pigs getting closer 0 None
2007-07-20 Simple method to comb genomes 0 None
2007-07-19 Lubert Stryer wins National Medal of Science 0 None
2007-07-18 New method for sequencing both chromosomes of an organism 0 None
2007-07-18 Mathematical model identifies genes which fight viruses 0 None
2007-07-18 Lab-grown disease-free mosquito 0 None
2007-07-17 Origin of bipedal walking 0 None
2007-07-17 DNA analysis of Egyptian Pharaoh 0 None
2007-07-17 Gene analysis and biostatistics 0 None
2007-07-17 A challenge to the ancient origin of SIVagm based on African Green Monkey mitochondrial genomes 0 None
2007-07-16 Natural polymer Chitin shows great healing properties 0 5
2007-07-13 DNA' s double helix shape explained 0 5
2007-07-13 Breakthough in understanding of how mutations occur in genes 0 None
2007-07-13 Scientists discover human genes hover between "on"and "off" in any given cell 0 5
2007-07-13 Scientists develop largest ever series of human breasts cancers grafted into mice 0 None
2007-07-12 New data about the laws governing embryo development in organisms 0 None
2007-07-12 First mouse model of lung transplantation 0 None
2007-07-12 New evidence of very recent human adaptation 0 None
2007-07-12 Ago2 and hematopoiesis 0 None
2007-07-12 New model of early biological evolution 0 None
2007-07-11 New genetic function involved in embryo development in organisms 0 None
2007-07-10 3-D microscopic views of tiny mouse brains available online 0 None
2007-07-10 Magnetic nano tweezers show how cancer drug works 0 None
2007-07-10 Rapid evolution of defense genes in plants may produce hybrid incompatibility 0 None
2007-07-09 Ownership of genetic information 0 5
2007-07-09 Ancient DNA suggests earth was warmer than previously believed 0 None
2007-07-09 NanoSIMS instrument clarifies nutrient cycle 0 None
2007-07-09 Engineered blood vessels work like native tissue 0 None
2007-07-09 Chickens orientate themselves by the Earth's magnetic field 0 None
2007-07-09 Amoebae control cheating by keeping it in the family 0 None
2007-07-05 Investigating life in extreme environments 0 None
2007-07-04 Scientists measure distraction 0 None
2007-07-04 Human immune system in a test tube 0 None
2007-06-29 Understanding the human journey 0 None
2007-06-29 Researchers increase in vivo lifetime of nanoparticles 0 None
2007-06-28 New type of mouse embryonic stem cell discovered 0 None
2007-06-28 Scientists discover role of ataxia telangiectasia mutated protein in DNA repair 0 4.5
2007-06-28 Scientists create sheets of protein-gold arrays 0 None
2007-06-28 New model for signal transduction in cells 0 None
2007-06-28 Polymeric nanoparticles show potential as new method for drug delivery 0 None
2007-06-28 Tularemia-specific antibodies protect mice from developing respiratory tularemia 0 None
2007-06-27 Embryonic stem cell in rodents could lead to treatment for Parkinson's 0 None
2007-06-27 Scientists discover a new line of communication between nervous system cells 0 None
2007-06-27 New insight into the mechanism by which glial cells recognize and myelinate axons 0 None
2007-06-27 Amphinase molecule from frog could provide first drug treatment for brain tumours 0 None
2007-06-27 A new system for collaboration in cell communication 0 None
2007-06-26 Autism reversed in mice 0 None
2007-06-26 Call for global push to advance research in synthetic biology 0 None
2007-06-26 MIT researchers reverse behavioral symptoms in mice 0 None
2007-06-26 Chimpanzees show unselfish concern for the welfare of others 0 None
2007-06-26 Scientists look at the ecosystem within us 0 None
2007-06-26 Health in early medieval times 0 None
2007-06-23 Marijuana holds a signature of the environment grown in 0 None
2007-06-23 New compound kills fungal pathogens 0 None
2007-06-23 Invertebrate immune systems are anything but simple 0 None
2007-06-23 40 percent of parents willing to have their child's DNA stored in a government biobank 0 None
2007-06-21 Multifunctional nanoparticle platforms for targeting and imaging cancer cells 0 None
2007-06-20 Turn-ons and turn-offs for neurons 0 None
2007-06-20 Scientists develop unique “switch” that can control the activity of any protein 0 None
2007-06-19 Many of the areas of the human genome previously thought to be deserts are in fact teeming with life 0 None
2007-06-19 True nature of heterochromatin revealed 0 None
2007-06-18 New understanding of how the DNA helix replicates 0 None
2007-06-18 Noninvasive treatment of cancer tumors 0 None
2007-06-17 Microinjection of live single cells 0 None
2007-06-17 25,000 genes that have clocks! 0 None
2007-06-17 Secrets of chromosome movement revealed 0 None
2007-06-17 New computational method uses biological networks to better identify relationships between molecules 0 None
2007-06-16 Biologists unravel genetic secrets of the silk of spiders 0 None
2007-06-16 Scientists extend life of fruit fly 0 None
2007-06-15 New model shows how simple chemical and physical processes may have laid the foundation for life 0 None
2007-06-15 Scientists decode RNA mystery 0 None
2007-06-15 Explanation for the random selection of X chromosome based on thermodynamics 0 5
2007-06-14 In vivo imaging of siRNA delivery and silencing in tumors 0 None
2007-06-14 Aptamer-targeted nanoparticles collect and detect cancer cells 0 None
2007-06-14 Nanosized bioceramic particles could function as efficient gene delivery vehicles with target specificity for the spleen 0 None
2007-06-14 Quantum dots outline brain tumors for surgical removal 0 None
2007-06-14 Nanoparticle-enabled peptide delivery triggers tumor regression 0 None
2007-06-14 Nanoprobes with near-infrared persistent luminescence for in vivo imaging 0 None
2007-06-14 Interfacing silicon nanowires with mammalian cells 0 None
2007-06-14 Hybrid gold-dendrimer nanoparticles target and image tumors 0 None
2007-06-14 Double-duty nanoparticles overcome drug resistance in tumors 1 5
2007-06-14 Scientists observe cell migration 0 None
2007-06-08 New drug-delivery system using nanomaterials 0 2
2007-06-08 Scientists look at slow-freezing techniques for human tissue 0 None
2007-06-08 Embryonic stem cells can be created without eggs 0 None
2007-06-08 Discovery of new survival mechanism in common bacteria 0 None
2007-06-08 New bacterium discovered, Bartonella rochalimae 0 None
2007-06-08 Mouse hibernation hormones described 0 None
2007-06-05 Researchers track how spores break out of dormant state 0 None
2007-06-03 Systems characterization of cell surface receptors 0 None
2007-06-03 Novel technologies show promise for future of gene transfer 0 None
2007-06-03 New platform for regulating the expression of therapeutic genes 0 None
2007-06-03 Nanoparticle delivery of insulin gene to fight juvenile diabetes developed 0 5
2007-06-03 Our ancestors learnt to walk upright in the trees 0 None
2007-06-03 New protocols to understand embryos, clones, stem cells 0 None
2007-06-03 Scientists have captured on video the intracellular version of a postal delivery service 0 None
2007-06-03 Compound derived from creosote bush slows aging in mice 0 None
2007-06-01 How cells breathe 0 5
2007-06-01 Molecular motors may speed nutrient processing 0 None
2007-06-01 Complete sequencing of DNA pioneer James D. Watson 0 None
2007-05-30 Herds of cows producing skimmed milk could soon be roaming our pastures 0 None
2007-05-30 Scientists study glutamate system in the brains of living people 0 5
2007-05-30 Scientists provide insight into how organisms adapt to changing environmental conditions and fluctuations 0 None
2007-05-28 Smart mice miss out on Alzheimer's 0 None
2007-05-28 After primates evolved the ability to see red, they began to develop red and orange skin and hair 0 None
2007-05-24 Genetic data overturns long-held theory of limb development 0 None
2007-05-24 Transplanting human gut bugs into mice helps understanding of metabolic system 0 None
2007-05-24 Discovery of fungi that uses radioactivity as an energy source 0 None
2007-05-24 Scientists evolve new proteins from scratch 0 None
2007-05-22 Peering into the body and visualizing its molecular secrets one step closer to reality 0 None
2007-05-22 MIT researchers uncover surprising difference in gene regulation in mouse and human liver cells 0 None
2007-05-22 Biologist hopes mosquito can break viral chain 0 None
2007-05-22 In some species estrogen plays a key role in aggressiveness 0 None
2007-05-22 Artificially created bone tissue 0 None
2007-05-22 Drug eluting nanostructured coatings 0 None
2007-05-18 Scientists develop method to track immune system enzyme in live animals 0 None
2007-05-18 Left-right wiring determined by neural communication in the embryonic worm 0 None
2007-05-18 First draft of the genome sequence of Aedes aegypti mosquito 0 None
2007-05-17 Scientists convert the sequence of proteins into music 0 None
2007-05-17 Nutrition and heredity genetically linked 0 None
2007-05-17 Important new gene-silencing mechanism 0 None
2007-05-17 Clearer view of synaptic plasticity 0 None
2007-05-17 New findings on microRNAs 0 None
2007-05-17 Implanting dopamine generators in brain cells improves Parkinson's in monkeys 0 None
2007-05-16 Simple equations track Listeria trails 0 None
2007-05-16 Researchers develop way to calculate rate of gene transfer among bacteria in the environment 0 None
2007-05-16 Engineered minichromosomes for medically useful proteins and metabolites 0 None
2007-05-15 Distant ancestor less mentally advanced than expected 0 None
2007-05-14 Scientists target cancer cells with nanotechnology 0 None
2007-05-11 Researchers equip E. coli with a "riboswitch" chemo-navigational system 0 None
2007-05-11 Sexual selection had an important influence on primates brains 0 None
2007-05-10 Opossum DNA provides new insight into natural selection 0 None
2007-05-10 Researchers map genome for mite-borne typhus 0 None
2007-05-10 Origins of modern medicine lie in ancient Egypt not Greece 0 None
2007-05-10 Structural variation in the human genome 0 None
2007-05-09 Males have evolved to deliver sperm more effectively to females with multiple partners 0 None
2007-05-09 Gene mutation linked to cognition is found only in humans 0 None
2007-05-09 Fluorescent nanoparticles open up new possibilities for cellular imaging 0 None
2007-05-09 Plant chemical harmine fights diabetes in mice 0 None
2007-05-08 First comprehensive profile of cell movement 0 None
2007-05-07 The health effects of climate change in the UK 0 None
2007-05-04 Little-known cell networks vital to circadian rhythm 0 None
2007-05-04 New view of photosynthesis 0 None
2007-05-04 Gene-for-gene interactions help bacteria kill their host 0 None
2007-05-04 Noise effects in ion channels in the brain are much larger than previously assumed 0 None
2007-05-04 There may be a real code to chromosomal organization 0 None
2007-05-04 Elastic interactions of membrane proteins 0 None
2007-05-04 Scientists work out mechanism underlying asymmetric cell division in nematode worms 0 None
2007-05-04 Nanoparticles for 'on-the-spot' virus detector 0 None
2007-05-04 Scientists film pairs of molecules during recognition process 0 None
2007-05-03 To live longer - eat less! 0 None
2007-05-02 Methods for marking molecules to identify gene alterations and metabolic shifts 0 None
2007-05-01 Scientists find new way to analyze the moving parts of large proteins 0 None
2007-05-01 Ape gestures offer clues to evolution of human communication 0 None
2007-04-30 Unicellular microRNA discovery 0 None
2007-04-30 Scientists find last unknown enzyme in the synthesis of vitamin C in plants 0 None
2007-04-30 Nanotechnology shows potential for dental procedures 0 None
2007-04-30 Gold nanoparticles used as a simple "litmus test" for mercury 0 None
2007-04-30 Respiratory control in insects: integration from the gene to the organism 0 None
2007-04-27 Important new discovery in metabolomics 0 None
2007-04-27 World's first microRNA knockout mouse 0 5
2007-04-26 Stem cell identity in culture may strongly depend on the cellular microenvironment 0 None
2007-04-26 New tool to 'freeze' crime scene memories 0 None
2007-04-26 Teaching about evolution in a biomedical context 0 None
2007-04-26 Important step towards a spatially and temporally quantifiable model of the cell 0 None
2007-04-25 Study of planarians offers insight into germ cell development 0 None
2007-04-25 Major revolution in human regenerative medicine 0 None
2007-04-25 Can a taste for poison drive speciation? 0 None
2007-04-24 Similar brain chemicals influence aggression in fruit flies and humans 0 None
2007-04-24 Nanoparticle-based sensors sniff out and identify proteins 0 None
2007-04-24 Novel two-step mechanism ensures that all cilia beat in unison 0 None
2007-04-24 Gold nanoparticles for early detection of cancer 0 None
2007-04-24 NanoFrontiers: Visions for the Future of Nanotechnology 0 None
2007-04-24 Nanotechnology and biology for healing 0 None
2007-04-24 Leptin-based products may offer kids protection from obesity 0 None
2007-04-24 Key to understanding all biological processes is recognition 0 None
2007-04-21 Origin of the brain lies in a worm 0 None
2007-04-21 Significant genetic differences found in three types of chimpanzee 0 None
2007-04-20 Scientists film proteins at work by freezing them at different states 0 None
2007-04-19 De-stressing captive monkeys 0 None
2007-04-19 Scent prediction test 0 None
2007-04-19 Scientists find genes involved in memory and learning 0 None
2007-04-18 Researchers use bacterium to obtain biopreservatives from food 0 5
2007-04-18 Researchers develop technique to concentrate, manipulate and separate a wide class of swimming bacteria 0 None
2007-04-18 Assessing exposure to airborne nanomaterials 0 None
2007-04-18 Bacteria barge inside guard cells and initiate a powerful immune response 0 None
2007-04-18 Better understanding of membrane fusion 0 None
2007-04-16 Scientists study freezing process at the ultra-small scale 0 None
2007-04-16 Stranger than science fiction?...Human sperm created from bone marrow 0 None
2007-04-15 Potential of nanotechnology in medicine 5 4.4
2007-04-15 Mapping rhesus macaque genome helps illuminate what makes us human 0 None
2007-04-15 Macaque genome analysis will improve scientists' ability to identify human genes involved in diseases 0 None
2007-04-15 Hands-on and minds-on approach to school science 0 None
2007-04-15 Understanding of primate evolution advanced 0 None
2007-04-14 Gelatin-based nanoparticles deliver therapeutic genes to human breast cancer 0 None
2007-04-12 Scientists discover key player in embryonic muscle development 0 None
2007-04-12 Analysis of Rhesus monkey genome provides new clues to primate biology 0 None
2007-04-12 First measurement of a cellular heartbeat 0 None
2007-04-11 Breakthrough in photoswitchable fluorescent protein science 0 4
2007-04-11 Scientists at Johns Hopkins discover Solitary protein 0 None
2007-04-10 Female stem cells work better 0 None
2007-04-10 Study provides first direct link between plants and humans 0 None
2007-04-07 New regulatory mechanism for critical protein signaling domain 0 None
2007-04-07 Framing science - scientists should adopt new communication techniques 0 None
2007-04-07 Scientists decode genome of Streptococcus sanguinis 0 None
2007-04-07 Cylindrical nanoparticles deliver drugs to tumors 0 None
2007-04-07 Researchers discover how cells fine-tune oxygen use 0 None
2007-04-07 Bacterial endosymbionts are essential for the reproduction of a fungus 0 None
2007-04-05 New methods for creating and detecting specific proteins 0 None
2007-04-05 How auxin regulates TIR1 in plants provides clues to new treatments for human diseases 0 None
2007-04-05 Selective binding of gold nanoparticles to the ends of rod-shaped viruses 0 None
2007-04-04 New understanding of the motivations that underlie acts of altruism 0 None
2007-04-04 Geometry of viruses 0 None
2007-04-04 New method for the synthesis of diaryl sulphide 0 None
2007-04-04 Pollen which is allergenic releases much greater amounts of nitric oxide and nitrite than a non-allergenic pollen 0 None
2007-04-04 Computer model behaves like humans on visual categorization task 0 None
2007-04-04 Communication between bacterial cells 0 None
2007-04-04 Washington University study China's earliest modern human 0 None
2007-04-04 Scientists take a close look at early events in immune response 0 None
2007-04-03 Fungal compound galiellalactone may combat prostate cancer 0 None
2007-04-03 Unusual protein helps cell bypass damage when making new DNA 0 None
2007-04-03 Polymers show promise for gene delivery 0 None
2007-04-03 Halting neurogenesis improves working memory in mice 0 None
2007-04-03 New type of chemistry promises less expensive drugs 0 5
2007-04-02 Body uses a 'dual key' system to secure immune system 0 None
2007-04-02 Environmental contamination could affect the evolution of wildlife through changes in mating behavior 0 None
2007-04-02 Bacteria biosensor prototype 0 None
2007-04-02 Xenotransplantation - what are the barriers? 0 None
2007-04-02 Scientists invent way to reversibly silence brain cells using pulses of yellow light 0 None
2007-04-02 Scientists uncover bacterial cloaking 0 None
2007-04-02 What forced early hominins onto two legs? 0 None
2007-04-02 New insight on tree frog adhesion 0 None
2007-04-02 Scientists create small molecules to probe proteins deep inside cell membrane 0 None
2007-04-02 Scientists identify how development of different species uses same genes with distinct features 0 None
2007-04-02 One species of insect shown to deliberately cultivate bacteria in its antennae 0 None
2007-04-02 Single-walled carbon nanotubes may pose health risks 0 None
2007-03-31 Penn State scientists reveal structure of gateways to gene control 0 None
2007-03-21 Tiny injected gel particles to help chronic lower back pain 0 None
2007-03-14 Nanotechnology reveals hidden fingerprints 0 None
2007-03-11 Scientists test 'secret weapon' against tumours 0 None
2007-03-08 When it comes to antioxidants, orange could be the new red! 0 None
2007-03-08 Drug delivery system that consists of nanocrystals of a hydrophobic drug 0 4
2007-03-05 Improvement of cancer-targeting therapy, using nanocarriers for intractable solid tumors by inhibition of TGF-beta signaling 0 None
2007-03-05 Magnetic nanocrystals used to carry tumor-killing drugs 0 None
2007-03-05 Targeted nanoparticles image early tumors 0 None
2007-03-05 Ultrafine hydrogel nanoparticles: synthetic approach and therapeutic application in living cells 0 None
2007-03-01 British Government to ask public what they think of stem cell science 0 None
2007-02-28 Scientists alter electrical properties of cells inducing regeneration 0 None
2007-02-28 New terms for describing gene products involved in microbial-host interactions 0 None
2007-02-27 Dissecting secret formula of nectar 0 None
2007-02-26 NASA undersea mission to test space medicine concepts 0 None
2007-02-26 DNA 'cages' to deliver drugs 0 None
2007-02-26 Quantum dots detect metastatic lesions 0 None
2007-02-26 siRNA delivery into human T cells and primary cells with carbon-nanotube transporters 0 None
2007-02-26 Quantum rods and dots image cancer cells 0 None
2007-02-26 Perfluorocarbon nanoparticles track living cells 0 None
2007-02-21 Entire genetic blueprints of more than 2,000 human and avian influenza viruses completed and made public 0 None
2007-02-20 siRNA delivery into human T cells and primary cells with carbon-nanotube transporters 0 None
2007-02-20 Cell-based bone tissue engineering 0 None
2007-02-20 Nanoparticles advance photodynamic therapy to kill tumor cells 0 None
2007-02-20 Nanoparticles rely on 'velcro effect' to target tumor cells 0 None
2007-02-20 Nano printing technique produces model membranes 0 None
2007-02-20 All types of carbon nanotubes penetrate wide variety of cell membranes 0 None
2007-02-20 Scientists label cells with magnetic nanoparticles 0 None
2007-02-19 Scientists discover vulnerable area on HIV that could lead to development of HIV/AIDS vaccine 0 None
2007-02-18 Researchers replace organ in mice using 'single-parent' stem cells 0 None
2007-02-12 Nanotechnology and the public: Effectively communicating nanoscale science and engineering concepts 0 None
2007-02-11 Scientists discover enzym that activates epigenetically silenced genes 0 None
2007-02-11 Scientists find connection between nerve cells and immune system 0 None
2007-02-08 Scientists discover master switches for adult blood stem cells 0 None
2007-02-07 Natural molecules to create pseudo-cell factories 0 None
2007-02-07 Loss of a universal tRNA feature 0 None
2007-02-07 Horse genome sequence assembled 0 None
2007-02-06 Human proteins evolving slowly thanks to multi-tasking genes 0 None
2007-02-05 Self-assembling nanostructures of DNA 0 None
2007-02-05 Nano-microscopy reveals collective transport of gold atoms in real-time 0 None
2007-02-05 New type of nanoparticle created by spray pyrolysis 0 None
2007-02-05 Heat and pH-sensitive nanoparticles target tumors 0 None
2007-02-05 Bright quantum dots help basic cancer biology studies 0 None
2007-02-05 Cryo-Save announces public storage of umbilical cord blood stem cells 0 None
2007-01-31 Novel approach to synthesizing nanowires 0 None
2007-01-30 Scientists test technique for identifying newly recognized DNA variations that may influence disease risk 0 None
2007-01-30 Effects of nanotechnology on health and environment 0 3.7
2007-01-30 Salmonella survives better due to altered DNA 0 None
2007-01-30 Virtual human metabolic network for medical science 0 None
2007-01-30 First estimate at number of genes determining growth rate in any animal 0 None
2007-01-29 New type of buckyball 0 None
2007-01-29 Nanocarrier stimuli-activated gene delivery 0 None
2007-01-29 Second-generation dendrimer disintegrates upon command 0 None
2007-01-29 Design of gold nanoparticles for magnetic resonance imaging 0 None
2007-01-29 Polymer nanoparticles for immunotherapy from encapsulated tumor-associated antigens and whole tumor cells 0 None
2007-01-28 RNA used to turn on genes to alleviate disease 0 None
2007-01-22 Scientists find surprising way of switching off a gene involved in cell division 0 None
2007-01-22 Nanoscale "egg" to deliver platinum to tumor cells 0 None
2007-01-22 Nanoparticles from crab shells show promise for drug delivery 0 None
2007-01-10 New embryonic cell discovery 0 None
2007-01-08 Stem cells from amniotic fluid no substitute for embryonic cells 0 None
2007-01-08 Interleukin-13 receptor-targeted nanovesicles are a potential therapy for glioblastoma multiforme 0 None
2007-01-08 A fully integrated microfluidic genetic analysis system with sample-in-answer-out capability 0 None
2007-01-08 Optical and magnetic resonance imaging of cell death and platelet activation using annexin A5-functionalized quantum dots 0 None
2007-01-08 Dendrimer-encapsulated camptothecins 0 None
2007-01-08 In vivo biodistribution and highly efficient tumour targeting of carbon nanotubes in mice 0 None
2007-01-02 Stem cells grown into brain cells on a new 3D scaffold of tiny protein fragments 0 None
2007-01-02 Scientists visualize influenza virus particles 0 None

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