Genomics Of Large Marine Animals Showcased
21:47 24-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
The powerful advantages of using gene catalogs to infer biological function in marine animals are highlighted in a virtual symposium in the June issue of the Biological Bulletin, published by the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Mass.
Pigs Prefer Three Square Meals A Day
18:47 24-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Pigs raised in conventional indoor pens have different feeding patterns from those raised under more natural conditions. New research shows that while pigs in the wild spend much time searching for food and eat little and often, the preferred feeding regime for conventional raised pigs is three meals a day.
Viruses Hitch A Ride In The Cell
18:47 24-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Viruses can travel around cells they infect by hitching a ride on a microscopic transport system, according to new research. Cells are exposed to foreign DNA and RNA and it is understood that some of this genetic material can be integrated into the host genome. Using modern microscopic techniques, scientists have been able to see how virus DNA is transported in the cell.
Eczema In Infancy May Be Linked To Cat Ownership In Those With A Specific Gene Mutation
18:47 24-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
A gene mutation and cat exposure at birth may increase a child's risk of developing eczema during their first year according to a study in PLoS Medicine. Researchers studied the association between mutations in the filaggrin gene and exposure to environmental factors with the development of eczema.
Gene Silencer And Quantum Dots Reduce Protein Production To A Whisper
03:47 24-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Fluorescent nanoparticles, called quantum dots, are dramatically better than existing methods for delivering a gene-silencing tool into cells. The quantum-dot chaperones help impede the cell's production of a given protein.
Database Shows Effects Of Acid Rain On Microorganisms In Adirondack Lakes
03:47 24-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Researchers have long known that acid rain can severely decrease the diversity of plant and animal communities in fresh water lakes and ponds. However, little is known about how microscopic bacteria, which form the foundation of freshwater ecosystems, respond to acidification.
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