Biotech & pharma
Scientists sequence genome of Norway spruce
23 May 2013
Cause of genetic disease discovered
23 May 2013
UK launches genetic testing programme for cancer patients
21 May 2013
Bacteria organize according to 'rich-get-richer' principle
20 May 2013
Probing the power of stem cells
18 May 2013
Antibody evolution could guide HIV vaccine development
17 May 2013
Scientists find clues to stem cells producing different kinds of cells
17 May 2013
Researchers transform biological cells into living calculators.
16 May 2013
Receptor proteins may hold clues to antibiotic resistance in MRSA bacteria
16 May 2013
Non-inherited mutations account for many heart defects
14 May 2013
UK researchers develop new `superwheat’
13 May 2013
Scientists provide insight into a molecule involved in cancer, birth defects
10 May 2013
Controlled cellular sabotage
08 May 2013
Peach genome offers insights into breeding strategies for biofuel crops
06 May 2013
Scientists discover one gene is necessary for mice to avoid predators
06 May 2013
Decoded: molecular messages that tell prostate, breast cancers to spread
03 May 2013
Biologists produce rainbow-coloured algae
02 May 2013
Secrets of bacterial slime revealed
30 April 2013
Fingerprinting malaria parasite drug resistance
29 April 2013
A different view of cancer cells
27 April 2013
Boosting the powers of genomic science
26 April 2013
Scientists reveal natural process that blocks viruses from entering the body
25 April 2013
Scanning the human barcode: DNA tests aid faster diagnosis
25 April 2013
Battling with bugs to prevent antibiotic resistance
23 April 2013
Random walks on DNA
23 April 2013
Genetics defines a distinct liver disease
22 April 2013
Discovery of new genes will help childhood arthritis treatment
22 April 2013
Analysing meningitis genes to identify new treatments
20 April 2013
Nanoscopic cages for big applications
20 April 2013
3D printer can build synthetic tissues
20 April 2013
Modified bacteria could be used in vaccines
18 April 2013
After Dolly, Roslin researchers create GM-modified piglet
17 April 2013
Pig disease that costs millions is target of genetic study
17 April 2013
Medical breakthrough: test-tube kidney works in rats
15 April 2013
Patterning graphene with DNA
10 April 2013
'Sonic lasso' catches cells
10 April 2013
Fighting listeria and other food-borne illnesses with nanobiotechnology
10 April 2013
Protein that takes care of our DNA is critical to leukaemia cell survival
09 April 2013
White blood cell enzyme contributes to inflammation and obesity
06 April 2013
Breakthrough in neuroscience could help re-wire appetite control
06 April 2013
Cancer biologists find DNA-damaging toxins in common plant-based foods
06 April 2013
Astellas in oncology antibody drug pact with Ambrx
05 April 2013
New nanotechnology research study turns brain tumours blue
30 March 2013
Researchers unravel molecular roots of Down syndrome
30 March 2013
Molecule's structure reveals new therapeutic opportunities for rare diabetes
26 March 2013
How some prostate tumours resist treatment -- and how it might be fixed
25 March 2013
Study offers new way to discover HIV vaccine targets
23 March 2013
Study underlines potential of new technology to diagnose disease
22 March 2013
Researchers spot molecular control switch for preterm lung disorders
22 March 2013
Researchers create tomatoes that mimic actions of good cholesterol
22 March 2013
Fundamental discovery reveals how fat is stored in cells
20 March 2013
Research explores road signs on the intracellular highway
20 March 2013
Breaking down the Parkinson’s pathway
18 March 2013
Study finds white blood cells control red blood cell levels
18 March 2013
Researchers divide enzyme to conquer genetic puzzle
16 March 2013
Neural “synchrony” may be key to understanding how the human brain perceives
16 March 2013
Gene Mutations implicated in a number of neurodegenerative diseases
15 March 2013
Can fat fight brain cancer?
14 March 2013
Protein abundant in cancerous cells causes DNA ‘supercoiling’
13 March 2013
Dual systems key to keeping chromosomes intact
11 March 2013
Flip of a single molecular switch makes an old brain young
11 March 2013
New material could improve ultrasound technology
08 March 2013
Scientists find surprising new influence on cancer genes
06 March 2013
A turf battle in the retina helps internal clocks see the light
06 March 2013
New tool in the fight against tropical diseases
05 March 2013
Seven genetic risk factors found to be associated with common eye disorder
04 March 2013
Bowel cancers reshuffle their genetic pack to cheat treatment
02 March 2013
Chemists find help from nature in fighting cancer
02 March 2013
New tool in the fight against tropical diseases
01 March 2013
Researchers refine 'NanoVelcro' device to grab single cancer cells from blood
27 February 2013
Taking the gamble out of DNA sequencing
27 February 2013
Psychogenic diseases linked to abnormal brain activity
27 February 2013
Researchers identify life’s tiniest architects
26 February 2013
Stanford scientists fit light-emitting bioprobe in a single cell
25 February 2013
Scientists design mouse with more human-like immune response
15 February 2013
Sticky cells: cyclic mechanical reinforcement extends longevity of bonds between cells
15 February 2013
Genetic variation doubles risk of aortic valve calcification
14 February 2013
USC scientists turn off the ability to feel cold
14 February 2013
Nature methods study: using light to control cell clustering
13 February 2013
Diabetes distresses bone marrow stem cells by damaging their microenvironment
12 February 2013
Combining synthetic, natural toxins could disarm cancer, drug-resistant bacteria
12 February 2013
Scientists discover how chromosomes keep their loose ends loose
11 February 2013
24 new genes for nearsightedness identified
11 February 2013
Engineers design new synthetic biology circuits that combine memory, logic
11 February 2013
Scientists use genes to transform inorganic into organic mercury
09 February 2013
For drug makers, new 3-D control opens wealth of options
09 February 2013
Study finds how bacteria detect and ingest new DNA
06 February 2013
Even adaptable viruses have trouble surviving erratic temperatures
04 February 2013
Conventional wisdom on how stress-response protein works countered
02 February 2013
'Psychic cells': scientists discover cells can communicate through physical barriers
02 February 2013
Scientists uncover a previously unknown mechanism of memory formation
01 February 2013
Genetic variant is associated with severe flu in the Chinese population
31 January 2013
'Rhythm' of protein folding encoded in RNA, Stanford biologists find
30 January 2013
Cells ‘flock’ to heal wounds
30 January 2013
Genetic landscape of common brain tumours holds key to personalized treatment
29 January 2013
Maglev tissues could speed toxicity tests
29 January 2013
Putting the squeeze on cells
25 January 2013
Role of mutated genes in development of schizophrenia
24 January 2013
Structure of protein essential for quality control, nerve function discovered
24 January 2013
How cells know when it’s time to eat themselves
23 January 2013
Cancer cell metabolism yields new insights on Leukemia
22 January 2013
Scientists seek out cancer cells hiding from treatment
18 January 2013
Study finds a new culprit for epileptic seizures
16 January 2013
Study quantifies the size of holes antibacterials create in cell walls to kill bacteria
15 January 2013
The secrets of a tadpole's tail and the implications for human healing
14 January 2013
Tiny tools help advance medical discoveries
14 January 2013
Not just fast foods, DNA also to blame for expanding waistlines
12 January 2013
Scientists invent new methods to develop complex natural steroids
12 January 2013
Finding cancer culprits' fingerprints
11 January 2013
New study defines long-sought structure of protein necessary for cell-cell interaction
11 January 2013
Study quantifies the size of holes anti-bacterials create in cell walls to kill bacteria
10 January 2013
Giant tobacco plants that stay young forever
09 January 2013
Skin cells reveal DNA’s genetic mosaic
09 January 2013
Viruses cooperate or conquer to cause maximum destruction
08 January 2013
Surfing 'Trojan-horses' stop tumour regrowth after chemotherapy or radiotherap
08 January 2013
Ovarian cancer stem cell study puts targeted therapies within reach
08 January 2013
Scientists pinpoint molecular signals that make some women prone to miscarriage
07 January 2013
Skin cells reveal DNA’s genetic mosaic
05 January 2013
Even great mutations need a little help from their friends
05 January 2013
Editing the genome with high precision
05 January 2013
Quick detection of periodontitis pathogens
04 January 2013
A rare mutation offers wide possibilities
04 January 2013
Scientists uncover secrets of Chinese medical herb Chang Shan
03 January 2013
Scientists pinpoint molecular signals that make some women prone to miscarriage
03 January 2013
US research offers new insight into cell development and cancer
31 December 2012
Scripps scientists create new approach to destroy disease-associated RNAs in cells
24 December 2012
Understanding cell organisation to tackle cancer
24 December 2012
Evolution: It’s all in how you splice it
22 December 2012
Common fruit fly helps scientists study alcohol-related disorders
22 December 2012
Trypanosomal protein Cathepsin B structure analysis among top 10 scientific breakthroughs of 2012
21 December 2012
A map tracking the spread of a bacterial strain of clostridium difficile
21 December 2012
New compound that reverses datty liver disease discovered
20 December 2012
Protein creates paths for growing nerve cells
20 December 2012
'DNA sensor' sounds the alarm when viruses invade
20 December 2012
Metallic probe detects fibrils from misfolded proteins in living cells
20 December 2012
New technology may enable earlier cancer diagnosis
19 December 2012
Tissue engineering: growing new organs, and more
18 December 2012
What we eat affects our genes
15 December 2012
Stem cell scientists help speed up drug discovery
15 December 2012
X-ray laser helps fight sleeping sickness
15 December 2012
Experiment reveals ulcer bug's weak point
14 December 2012
Rice uses light to remotely trigger biochemical reactions
14 December 2012
New method to directly sequence small genomes without library preparation
13 December 2012
Research on blood vessel proteins holds promise for controlling 'blood-brain barrier'
13 December 2012
Single gene defect wipes out immune cell development
12 December 2012
Novel studies of gene regulation in brain development may mean new treatment of mental disorders
12 December 2012
Researchers identify 75 genetic regions that influence red blood cell formation
08 December 2012
Novel antibodies for combating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
06 December 2012
Immune system regulator found to protect brain from effects of stroke
05 December 2012
Scientists pair blood test and gene sequencing to detect cancer
04 December 2012
Genes link growth in the womb with adult metabolism and disease
04 December 2012
Childhood trauma leaves mark on DNA of some victims
03 December 2012
New study unlocks key parts of wheat genome
30 November 2012
Biomarking time: methylome modifications offer new measure of our “biological” age
27 November 2012
Researchers link new molecular culprit to breast cancer progression
26 November 2012
New insights into a virus proteome: scientists identify unknown proteins of the herpesvirus
24 November 2012
Scientists describe elusive replication machinery of flu viruses
23 November 2012
G proteins regulate remodelling of blood vessels
22 November 2012
Researchers report potential new treatment to stop Alzheimer's disease
22 November 2012
DuPont expanding Hyderabad knowledge centre
21 November 2012
Pig gene discovery could help combat animal, human disease
21 November 2012
Bacterial DNA sequence used to map an infection outbreak
20 November 2012
Transforming Tuberculosis control
20 November 2012
Bioprinting has promising future
19 November 2012
Serum’s meningitis vaccine can withstand temperatures of up to 40° C
16 November 2012
New gene identification technique to help underst dangerous new viruses
15 November 2012
Scientists unravel resistance to breast cancer treatment
15 November 2012
Understanding antibiotic resistance using crystallography and computation
14 November 2012
Research on anthrax vaccine on to counteract threat of bioterrorism
10 November 2012
Scientists uncover a new pathway that regulates information processing in the brain
10 November 2012
Scientists reveal key protein interactions involved in neurodegenerative disease
09 November 2012
Three-in-one 'supermolecule' could detect cancer early, help destroy tumours and monitor treatment
08 November 2012
Smokers leave a history of their addiction in DNA
07 November 2012
Unlocking the secrets of DNA repair
06 November 2012
New technique enables detection of low levels of sugars produced by living organisms
05 November 2012
1,000-genomes study is 'guidebook' to how genes vary
05 November 2012
Scientific team sequences 1092 human genomes to determine standard range of human genetic variation
02 November 2012
New inhibitors of elusive enzymes promise to be valuable scientific tools
01 November 2012
Researchers test new methods to end cancer research on animals
01 November 2012
How the brain controls our habits
30 October 2012
Researchers uncover new target for cancer research
29 October 2012
Breast cancer cells enticed to spread by "tumorous environment", genetic changes
29 October 2012
Blood pressure drug shows Alzheimer’s benefits in mice
27 October 2012
UCLA engineers control thousands of cells simultaneously using magnetic nanoparticles
27 October 2012
Electron microscopy enables high-resolution visualisation of molecules inside cells
26 October 2012
A surprise mechanism uncovered in the development of lupus
25 October 2012
Researchers uncover new target for cancer research
25 October 2012
Genome sequencing of ancient African humans may lead to medical advances
23 October 2012
A circuit diagram of the mouse brain: scientists aim to analyse mouse brain under electron microscope
23 October 2012
Multi-talented enzyme – produced on large-scale
22 October 2012
Brain’s language center has multiple roles
19 October 2012
Calcium reveals connections between neurons
19 October 2012
Biomedical Engineers Develop Nanoparticles to Fight Persistent Viral Infections
17 October 2012
The brain's circuit diagram: new method facilitates the mapping of connections between neurons
17 October 2012
Bioengineers try to map gene activities of individual cells in human cortex
17 October 2012
Brain scans can predict children's reading ability, Stanford researchers say
15 October 2012
Cells control energy metabolism via hedgehog signalling pathway
13 October 2012
Finding compounds that can help fight cancer
12 October 2012
Biomass-degrading genes in button mushroom critical to managing planet’s carbon stores
12 October 2012
US scientists Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka win chemistry Nobel
10 October 2012
How cancer cells break free from tumours
10 October 2012
Researchers overcome the freezing sample problem in biostudies
08 October 2012
Protein linked to hunger also implicated in alcoholism
01 October 2012
Learning requires rhythmical activity of neurons
28 September 2012
Making and breaking heterochromatin
26 September 2012
Feline DNA study explains spots,blotches on cheetahs, tabby cats
22 September 2012
Study of giant viruses shakes up tree of life
17 September 2012
Tracking stem cell reprogramming
17 September 2012
Genetic cause of insulin sensitivity offers diabetes clues
15 September 2012
Probing matters of the heart
15 September 2012
Neural Stem Cells Regenerate Axons in Severe Spinal Cord Injury
14 September 2012
Deciphering the language of transcription factors
13 September 2012
Genes that suppress tumours vital to regulating blood precursor cells: study
12 September 2012
Weapon-wielding marine microbes may protect populations from foes
12 September 2012
Discovery makes sense of molybdenum mystery
10 September 2012
Study: Metabolism in the brain fluctuates with circadian rhythm
07 September 2012
Yale team finds fossil DNA not dead in human genome
07 September 2012
Researchers identify biochemical functions for most of the human genome
06 September 2012
Science study shows ‘promiscuous’ enzymes still prevalent in metabolism
06 September 2012
Binding sites for LIN28 protein found in thousands of human genes
05 September 2012
Zooming in on bacterial weapons in 3D
03 September 2012
Ancient genome reveals its secrets
31 August 2012
Doubts about whether modern humans and Neanderthals interbred
30 August 2012
Tuning the brain: how piano tuning may cause changes to brain structure
30 August 2012
More sophisticated wiring, not just a bigger brain, helped humans evolve beyond chimps
29 August 2012
Turning on key enzyme blocks tumour formation
28 August 2012
Researchers peek at the early evolution of sex chromosomes
24 August 2012
Genes carried by E.coli bacteria linked to colon cancer
23 August 2012
CSIR lab gets nod for Phase-I clinical trials of clot-buster biotherapeutic drug
17 August 2012
New nanoparticles shrink tumours in mice
17 August 2012
Simple mathematical computations underlie brain circuits
09 August 2012
Protein that boosts longevity may protect against diabetes
08 August 2012
New study finds link between cell division and growth rate
07 August 2012
Research identifies promising new therapeutic target for aggressive breast cancer
06 August 2012
It's in our genes: why women outlive men
06 August 2012
Researchers build a toolbox for synthetic biology
03 August 2012
Mayo Clinic completes first genome-wide analysis of peripheral T-cell lymphomas
02 August 2012
A flash of light changes cell activity — and understanding of disease
31 July 2012
New melanoma driver genes found in largest DNA sequencing study to date
31 July 2012
New proteins inhibit HIV infection in cell cultures
30 July 2012
New recruits in the fight against disease
28 July 2012
Team discovers how western corn rootworm resists crop rotation
28 July 2012
Newfound gene may help bacteria survive in extreme environments
26 July 2012
Researchers first to determine entire genetic sequence of individual human sperm
25 July 2012
Tissue structure delays cancer development, reveals computer model
25 July 2012
Stanford researchers produce first complete computer model of an organism
24 July 2012
Mystery peeled off banana genome
23 July 2012
Research opens avenues in combating neurodegenerative diseases
21 July 2012
Large, medically important class of proteins starts to yield its secrets
16 July 2012
Staying on Target: New Strategy Advances Stem Cell Culture Techniques
12 July 2012
Researchers find gold nanoparticles capable of ‘unzipping’ DNA
11 July 2012
Searching genomic data faster
11 July 2012
Amniotic fluid yields alternatives to embryonic stem cells
09 July 2012
Researchers tap into genetic reservoir of heat-loving bacteria
07 July 2012
Scientists identify critical ‘quality control’ for cell growth
07 July 2012
Cells’ emergency systems revealed
07 July 2012
In real time, scientists watch stem cells at work regenerating tissue
07 July 2012
Australian researchers capture image of atom
06 July 2012
‘Stoned’ gene key to maintaining normal brain function
06 July 2012
New way to grow, isolate cancer cells may add weapon against disease
05 July 2012
Amniotic fluid yields alternatives to embryonic stem cells
05 July 2012
Calcium carbonate templates for drug delivery
04 July 2012
Study on fungi evolution may help advance future biofuels production
02 July 2012
Scientists develop alternative to gene therapy
02 July 2012
Studying fish to learn about fat
02 July 2012
Artificial membranes to mimic the complex functions of cells
30 June 2012
Transplant of patient-derived stem cells into mice with muscular dystrophy
30 June 2012
Regulation of telomerase in stem cells and cancer cells
30 June 2012
Interacting mutations promote diversity
30 June 2012
Researchers prevent mice from developing diabetes
30 June 2012
Researchers measure the rate of DNA transfer from viruses to bacteria
29 June 2012
Scientists find easier way to make new drug compounds
28 June 2012
Study links carcinogens to cancer stem cells — but spinach can help
23 June 2012
Researchers find gold nanoparticles capable of ‘unzipping’ DNA
22 June 2012
Researchers discover the cause of an inherited form of epilepsy
22 June 2012
Tracking stem cells in the body
22 June 2012
Lack of single protein results in persistent viral infection
16 June 2012
Gut bacteria may trigger diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
16 June 2012
Human microbiome project outlines new methods for cataloguing microbes
16 June 2012
Biochip may make diagnosis of leukemia and HIV faster, cheaper
15 June 2012
Dormancy of stem cells enables them to remain viable many days after death
15 June 2012
Fragile X genes prevalence suggests broader health risk
15 June 2012
Study identifies enzymes needed to mend tissue damage after inflammation
14 June 2012
Scientists identify new molecules important for vision and brain function
13 June 2012
How plants make cocaine
12 June 2012
New tools may unveil mystery of the 'Glycome'
11 June 2012
Researchers achieve RNA interference, in a lighter package
04 June 2012
International research consortium sequences tomato genome
31 May 2012
New stell cell technique promises abundance of key heart cells
30 May 2012
Powerful new approach to attack flu virus
28 May 2012
Super-sensitive tests could detect diseases earlier
28 May 2012
Nuisance seaweed found to produce compounds with biomedical potential
26 May 2012
Hopes of a new strategy for inhibiting tumour cell growth
25 May 2012
Hormone plays surprise role in fighting skin infections
25 May 2012
Crowding causes cells to produce an orderly matrix of molecules
24 May 2012
No new neurons in the human olfactory bulb
24 May 2012
Stem-cell-growing surface enables bone repair
24 May 2012
Pancreatic cancer may be detected with simple intestinal probe
23 May 2012
Zooming in on bacterial weapons in 3D
23 May 2012
New details about gene regulation explained
19 May 2012
New understanding of ‘copper pump’ in cells could prime discovery of anti-cancer drugs
19 May 2012
Mayo Clinic researchers discover biomarkers for prostate cancer detection, recurrence
18 May 2012
A new optical microscopy approach opens the door to better observations in molecular biology
18 May 2012
New screening technique yields elusive compounds to block immune-regulating enzyme
15 May 2012
Biosensor illuminates compounds to aid fight against TB
14 May 2012
Mystery of the missing breast cancer genes
10 May 2012
Exhaustion renders immune cells less effective in cancer treatment
10 May 2012
PRINT nanoparticles for controlled release of water soluble drugs
09 May 2012
Scientists show how memory B cells stay 'In class' to fight different infections
08 May 2012
Genetic predictor for Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy confirmed
08 May 2012
Robots that reveal the inner workings of brain cells
08 May 2012
How does a broken DNA molecule get repaired?
07 May 2012
Biologists turn back the clock to understand evolution of sex differences
05 May 2012
Prototype NIST / CU bioreactor evaluates engineered tissue while creating it
05 May 2012
FANCM gene plays key role in inheritance
02 May 2012
Scientists uncover strong support for once-marginalised theory on Parkinson’s Disease
28 April 2012
Slicing mitotic spindle with lasers, nanosurgeons unravel old pole-to-pole theory
28 April 2012
Just a few cell clones can make heart muscle
27 April 2012
Scientists find the structure of a key ‘gene silencer’ protein
27 April 2012
BIological engineers find that proteins in mucus help ward off viral infection
26 April 2012
Scientists take steps toward fast, low-cost DNA sequencing device
25 April 2012
`Housekeeping’ mechanism for brain stem cells discovered
24 April 2012
Nanoparticles may increase plant DNA damage: Study
24 April 2012
Scientists uncover how ‘checkpoint’ proteins bind chromosomes
21 April 2012
DNA defines the spot where bacteria divide
17 April 2012
Breast cancer study finds new type of mutation
16 April 2012
Tumour study reveals size limitations for new drugs
12 April 2012
Diet may treat some gene mutations
11 April 2012
Detecting breast cancer’s fingerprint in a droplet of blood
10 April 2012
Biologists and computer scientists create computational model of human tissue
10 April 2012
Nano-sized ‘factories’ churn out proteins
09 April 2012
Gene can turn flu into a killer
02 April 2012
Moving microfluidics from the lab bench to the factory floor
31 March 2012
DNA traces cattle back to a small herd domesticated around 10,500 years ago
31 March 2012
Artificial thymus tissue enables maturation of immune cells
30 March 2012
Researchers unravel genetic mechanism of fatty liver disease in obese children
27 March 2012
Faster way to probe proteins
26 March 2012
Mayo Clinic researchers developing melanoma vaccine for skin cancer
22 March 2012
Stem cells hint at potential treatment for Huntington's Disease
20 March 2012
Cystic fibrosis gene therapy programme gets green light with public funding
17 March 2012
Biologists uncover surprising connection between breast cancer cells and surrounding tissue
15 March 2012
Study of ribosome evolution challenges RNA world hypothesis
15 March 2012
New approach to treating Type I diabetes? Columbia scientists transform gut cells into insulin factories
14 March 2012
Major EU project to investigate genes influencing bacterial infections in children
13 March 2012
Scientists identify key player of protein folding
09 March 2012
Exercise changes the DNA
09 March 2012
Another mechanism discovered by which sulforaphane prevents cancer
05 March 2012
How red blood cells get so big — and the bad things that happen when they don’t
02 March 2012
Some bacteria attack using spring-loaded poison daggers
01 March 2012
“Labor der Zukunft” — Tomorrow’s laboratory technology
29 February 2012
DNA nanorobot-targeted therapeutic responses
28 February 2012
Delivering RNA with tiny sponge-like spheres
27 February 2012
In a new microchip, cells separate by rolling away
25 February 2012
Big, bad bacterium is an "iron pirate"
24 February 2012
Controlling protein function with nanotechnology
23 February 2012
'Stealth’ properties of cancer-causing genetic mutations identified
22 February 2012
Multimillion pound accelerator research network launched
22 February 2012
Russian scientists resurrect dead plants frozen for nearly 30,000 years
21 February 2012
Researchers develop better control for DNA-based computations
20 February 2012
Faulty fat sensor implicated in obesity and liver disease
20 February 2012
Proteins cooperate to regulate gene splicing
18 February 2012
Proteins in Yellowstone bacteria for biofuel inspiration
18 February 2012
How Zygotes Sort Out Imprinted Genes
17 February 2012
A salmon DNA and nanosilver-based data storage device
16 February 2012
Could “Love Hormone” Help Treat Depression?
14 February 2012
Low hormone response may contribute to women avoiding intimacy
14 February 2012
A novel, reliable and rapid method for detecting living bacteria
13 February 2012
New NIST 'cell assay on a chip': solid results from simple means
10 February 2012
Exercise triggers stem cells in muscle
09 February 2012
Why bad immunity genes survive: researchers find "arms race" between genes and germs
09 February 2012
Purdue scientists reveal how bacteria build homes inside healthy cells
09 February 2012
Neuroscientists link brain-wave pattern to energy consumption
09 February 2012
NIST announces ID programme for research on human cell lines
08 February 2012
Scientists develop biological computer to encrypt and decipher images
08 February 2012
Low levels of lipid antibodies increase complications following heart attack
07 February 2012
Study Shows Alzheimer’s Disease May Spread by ‘Jumping’ from One Brain Region to Another
07 February 2012
Chemists develop faster, more efficient protein labelling
06 February 2012
Straight from the gut: Microbes can cause obesity
04 February 2012
‘Goldilocks’ gene could determine best treatment for TB patients
04 February 2012
Research proves plausibility of new primordial pathway to life’s chemical building blocks
02 February 2012
Metabolic errors can spell doom for DNA
01 February 2012
High-resolution mapping of the 3D organisation of chromosomes
01 February 2012
A step closer to understanding, averting drug resistance
31 January 2012
Genetic breakthrough for brain cancer in children
31 January 2012
Body clock receptor linked to diabetes in new genetic study
30 January 2012
Researchers show how new viruses evolve, and in some cases, become deadly
30 January 2012
Researchers induce Alzheimer’s neurons from pluripotent stem cells
27 January 2012
Scientists link evolved, mutated gene module to syndromic autism
27 January 2012
Viruses con bacteria into working for them
27 January 2012
Scripps researchers illuminate cancer cells’ survival strategy during dangerous dissemination
27 January 2012
Envelope for an artificial cell
25 January 2012
How cells dispose of their waste
24 January 2012
New microtweezers may build tiny 'MEMS' structures
20 January 2012
Biologists replicate key evolutionary step in life on Earth
20 January 2012
Solving the mystery of an old diabetes drug that may reduce cancer risk
19 January 2012
Scientists create novel RNA repair technology
18 January 2012
New information on the waste-disposal units of living cells
16 January 2012
Discovery of plant ‘nourishing gene’ could raise crop seed yield, food security
16 January 2012
Caltech chemists devise chemical reaction that holds promise for new drug development
14 January 2012
Scientists paint new picture of dance between protein and binding partners
14 January 2012
Tiny worm points to big promise
13 January 2012
Disruption of biological clocks causes neurodegeneration, early death
12 January 2012
How research goes viral
10 January 2012
Not all embryonic stem cells produce world’s first primate chimeric offspring
06 January 2012
Spiral proteins are efficient gene delivery agents
29 December 2011
New antibodies treat autoimmune disease in mice
28 December 2011
New personalised treatment options for cancer
28 December 2011
Scientists discover a brain cell malfunction in schizophrenia
28 December 2011
New light shed on chromosome fragility
27 December 2011
'Rare' brain disorder may be more common than thought
27 December 2011
How bacteria fight fluoride in toothpaste and in nature
26 December 2011
Neuroscientists identify a master controller of memory
26 December 2011
Genetic diversity: crucial for our survival in many ways
23 December 2011
Removable ‘cloak’ for nanoparticles helps target tumours
23 December 2011
Tissue structure delays cancer development
20 December 2011
Scientists elevate little-studied cellular mechanism to potential drug target
19 December 2011
Bioboost for biomass-based energy
17 December 2011
Scientists uncover evidence on how drug-resistant tuberculosis cells form
17 December 2011
Spiral proteins are efficient gene delivery agents
17 December 2011
Triton resource helps "track" how Kinesin molecules move
16 December 2011
Tireless research reveals secrets of the “sleep hormone”
15 December 2011
Gene therapy achieves early success against haemophilia B
14 December 2011
A glow of recognition
14 December 2011
Researchers design Alzheimer’s antibodies
13 December 2011
Body’s fat switch discovered
12 December 2011
Research could help people with declining sense of smell
10 December 2011
Proteins linked to longevity may be involved in mood control
10 December 2011
Acquired traits can be inherited via small RNAs
08 December 2011
Supercomputer reveals new details behind drug-processing protein model
07 December 2011
Stem cell therapy opens new approach to treatment of cardiac conditions
06 December 2011
An `eye’ on stem cells
06 December 2011
New discovery of adult stem cells holds fresh possibilities for heart regeneration
05 December 2011
Bacteria engineered to eat switchgrass and make transportation fuels
02 December 2011
Gene that acts as a brake on breast cancer progression
30 November 2011
Surprise role of nuclear structure protein in development
30 November 2011
Scientists uncover new role for gene in maintaining steady weight
25 November 2011
Implanted neurons grown in the lab take charge of brain circuitry
24 November 2011
The brain's zoom button
24 November 2011
Researchers find genetic link between heart disease and brain aneurysms
23 November 2011
A better way to count molecules discovered
22 November 2011
New biosensor benefits from melding of carbon nanotubes, DNA
21 November 2011
How cancer cells get by on a starvation diet
21 November 2011
Scientists develop brand new class of small molecules through innovative chemistry
21 November 2011
Embryo development discovery
19 November 2011
Unraveling how a mutation can lead to psychiatric illness
19 November 2011
UN warns cassava virus, first identified by Bristol researchers, nearing an epidemic in Africa
18 November 2011
Scientists identify new class of antimalarial compounds
18 November 2011
Dendritic cells control lymphocyte entry into lymph nodes
17 November 2011
Diseased hearts to heal themselves in future
16 November 2011
Researchers find potential Achilles’ heel on Lassa Fever, related viruses
15 November 2011
Stem cell approach primes immune system to fight cancer
14 November 2011
Berkeley Lab Researchers Create First of Its Kind Gene Map of Sulfate-reducing Bacterium:
12 November 2011
Tiny worms change direction using two human-like neural circuits
12 November 2011
ORNL fundamental discovery casts enzymes in new light
11 November 2011
Discovery casts enzymes in new light
09 November 2011
Discovery could improve efficiency of molecular factories
08 November 2011
Chromosome centromeres are inherited epigenetically
08 November 2011
Indian, Chinese scientists map genome sequence of pigeon pea
07 November 2011
HIV study identifies key cellular defence mechanism
07 November 2011
How fertilised oocytes eliminate paternal mitochondria
07 November 2011
Astrobiologists discover “Sweet Spots” for the formation of complex organic molecules in the Galaxy
05 November 2011
Chromosome centromeres are inherited epigenetically
04 November 2011
“Junk DNA“ may give rise to evolutionary innovation
03 November 2011
Scientists discover how daughter cells receive the same number of chromosomes
02 November 2011
Trial tests if drug to boost stem cells and exercise improve blood flow and walking
02 November 2011
Plasma in bags
02 November 2011
Yale engineers open new field of inquiry in bioelectronics
01 November 2011
Intestinal stem cells respond to food by supersizing the gut
29 October 2011
“New Paradigm” discovered in the way drugs can be manufactured
28 October 2011
Mental health risk genes and gender differences found in the developing brain
28 October 2011
Improved characterisation of nanoparticle clusters for EHS and biosensors research
28 October 2011
PSA test valuable in predicting biopsy need, low-risk prostate cancer
27 October 2011
Scientists discover inflammation is controlled differently in brain and other tissues
22 October 2011
Your DNA may carry a ‘memory’ of your living conditions in childhood
22 October 2011
Manufacturing goes viral
21 October 2011
Scientists create computing building blocks from bacteria and DNA
20 October 2011
New bacteria toxins against resistant insect pests
20 October 2011
European Court of Justice delivers a blow to stem cell research
19 October 2011
Tiny stamps for tiny sensors
19 October 2011
Vast hidden network regulates gene expression in cancer
19 October 2011
Research finds normal brain communication in patients with agenesis of the corpus callosum
19 October 2011
Research reveals novel aspects of virus-fighting protein
17 October 2011
Faulty molecular switch can cause infertility or miscarriage
17 October 2011
The secret life of cells — in colour
15 October 2011
Cloud computing and Argonne program help decode German E. coli strain
14 October 2011
Tests to catch the makers of dangerous 'legal high' designer drugs
14 October 2011
Researchers reconstruct genome of the Black Death
13 October 2011
Analysis of 29 mammals reveals genomic ‘dark matter’
13 October 2011
Researchers reconstruct full DNA of Black Death microbe
13 October 2011
Scientists sequence the first carbohydrate biopolymer
11 October 2011
Shutting off inflammation
11 October 2011
Rare gene variants linked to inflammatory bowel disease
10 October 2011
Stem cell reprogramming technique safer than previously thought
08 October 2011
Study gauges emotional toll of direct-to-consumer genetic testing
05 October 2011
MRI study finds that depression uncouples brain’s hate circuit
04 October 2011
New inherited neurometabolic disorder discovered
03 October 2011
Roads pave the way for the spread of superbugs
30 September 2011
Cell dysfunction linked to obesity and metabolic disorders
29 September 2011
Mimicking cells with transistors
28 September 2011
Scientists use brain imaging to reveal the movies in our mind
27 September 2011
Researchers build cardiac tissue using gold nanowires for heart attack patients
26 September 2011
Monogenic defects responsible for intellectual disability and related disorders
24 September 2011
Vacuum-like device makes cellular exploration easier
22 September 2011
Researchers find genetic variants that may contribute to mental illness
20 September 2011
Hope for powerful new C Diff. treatment
20 September 2011
Scientists 'disarm' HIV in step towards vaccine
20 September 2011
Artificial blood vessels generated through 3D printer
19 September 2011
Researchers discover switch that controls stem cell pluripotency
17 September 2011
Fail-safe system may lead to cures for inherited disorders
17 September 2011
First German genome comprehensively resolved at its molecular level
16 September 2011
A call to arms for synthetic biology
15 September 2011
New hope for hepatitis C vaccine
15 September 2011
Invention unravels mystery of protein folding
15 September 2011
Cancer-killing cells caught on film in greater 3D detail than before
14 September 2011
Men also wired for childcare
14 September 2011
Mayo Clinic teams with glowing cats against AIDS, other diseases
13 September 2011
Study reveals critical similarity between two types of do-it-all stem cells
12 September 2011
New hope for HIV vaccine
10 September 2011
Bacteria shed light on new drug targets for inherited cancers
09 September 2011
PerkinElmer to buy Caliper Life Sciences for about $600 million
08 September 2011
Research team overcomes major obstacle for stem cell therapies and research
08 September 2011
Innovative nanoparticle purification system using magnetic fields may aid medication, diagnostics
08 September 2011
Microbes generate electricity while cleaning up nuclear waste
08 September 2011
New drugs for dangerous yeast infections
06 September 2011
Manipulating plants’ circadian clock may make all-season crops possible
06 September 2011
Developing drugs tailored to patients' genome
06 September 2011
Killing a cancer cell from the inside out
03 September 2011
Discovery could create retinas from 'Jell-O'
03 September 2011
Two brain halves, one perception
02 September 2011
Free radicals crucial to suppressing appetite
30 August 2011
Statins reduce deaths from infection, respiratory illness, eight years on from trial
29 August 2011
1001 Genome-Project: complete catalog of the Arabidopsis genome on the way
29 August 2011
New imaging method sheds light on cell growth
29 August 2011
Plants could pave the way for new ovarian cancer treatments
27 August 2011
Vitamin A supplements could save the lives of 600,000 infants a year
27 August 2011
Gap in immune responses determine infection levels to flu exposure
26 August 2011
Mapping the brain
26 August 2011
Novel approach tests mother-to-newborn HIV spread prevention
26 August 2011
Common bacterium stops mosquitoes from transmitting dengue virus
25 August 2011
Scientists reengineer an antibiotic to overcome dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria
25 August 2011
Scientists define cellular pathway essential to removing damaged mitochondria
24 August 2011
Scientists help pinpoint cause of stress-related DNA damage
23 August 2011
Sweet insight: discovery could speed drug development
22 August 2011
Mutations not inherited from parents cause more than half the cases of schizophrenia
20 August 2011
Ready to learn? Brain scans can tell you
19 August 2011
Researchers find new clues about how HIV reservoirs may form
19 August 2011
Neuroscientists shed light on how the brain responds to scenes and their mirror-image reversals
18 August 2011
AIDS researchers isolate new potent and broadly effective antibodies against HIV
18 August 2011
New research links obesity with heart rhythm disorder
17 August 2011
Study sheds light on late phase of asthma attacks
13 August 2011
Poultry farms that go organic have fewer drug-resistant bacteria
13 August 2011
Critical insight provided into the disease mechanisms behind multiple sclerosis
12 August 2011
Reverse metabolism of bacteria helps to produce faster fuel production
11 August 2011
Scripps research scientist identifies critical role for night blindness gene
11 August 2011
New drug could cure nearly any viral infection
10 August 2011
Study explains why muscles weaken with age and points to possible therapy
09 August 2011
Gene associated with ulcerative colitis uncovered researchers
09 August 2011
Potential new eye tumour treatment discovered
08 August 2011
Brain training increases dopamine release
06 August 2011
Simple test helps detect heart defects in newborns
06 August 2011
Researchers use gold nanoparticles to diagnose flu in minutes
04 August 2011
Bear bile chemical could help keep hearts in rhythm
03 August 2011
Disease-causing tangle could spawn new materials
01 August 2011
Beefing up muscles can reduce diabetes risk
29 July 2011
Post-traumatic stress disorder linked to smaller birth weight and gestation
28 July 2011
Now, gastric bypass surgery to shed weight
27 July 2011
Artificial cilia spur new thinking in nanotechnology
27 July 2011
Are cancers newly evolved species?
27 July 2011
Caltech researchers use DNA molecules to create artificial intelligence
23 July 2011
Tumour cells go against the flow
23 July 2011
Mapping of 'sixth nucleotide' in embryonic stem cells indicates it may activate genes
23 July 2011
Stem cell breakthrough heralds new era of therapy development
21 July 2011
New lung cancer gene found
20 July 2011
The biology behind alcohol-induced blackouts
20 July 2011
Scientists discover how best to excite brain cells
20 July 2011
Making blood-sucking deadly for mosquitoes
19 July 2011
New contrast agents detect bacterial infections with high sensitivity and specificity
19 July 2011
Model of Enigmatic Alzheimer’s Protein Described for First Time
18 July 2011
Newly Developed Fluorescent Protein Makes Internal Organs Visible
18 July 2011
Researchers identify protein that direct stem cells
16 July 2011
Scientists unveil tools for rewriting the code of life
15 July 2011
Scientists unlock secrets of potato plant genome
11 July 2011
University College of London technology used in windpipe transplant
08 July 2011
First successful transplant of a synthetic tissue-engineered windpipe
08 July 2011
Proteins prove their metal
08 July 2011
Scientists solve mystery of nerve disease genes
08 July 2011
Hot springs microbe yields record-breaking, heat-tolerant enzyme
07 July 2011
Do well at school to avoid heart disease later, research shows
07 July 2011
Scientists find 'brake-override' proteins that enable development of some cancers
07 July 2011
Energy-storage capacity of ancient microorganism could lead to power source for synthetic cells
06 July 2011
Researchers discover new airway stem cell
05 July 2011
Can topical skin gel shrink some breast cancer tumours?
04 July 2011
CT scans significantly more effective than chest X-rays in reducing lung cancer deaths
01 July 2011
Click chemistry creates new 'stealth' DNA links
01 July 2011
New research on food choices of allergy sufferers
30 June 2011
A lack of structure facilitates protein synthesis
29 June 2011
Protecting medical implants from attack
29 June 2011
A magic number for heart health
29 June 2011
Brain rhythm associated with learning also linked to running speed, UCLA study shows
28 June 2011
Biologists discover how yeast cells reverse ageing
25 June 2011
Daily pill for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
22 June 2011
'Smart materials' that make proteins form crystals to boost research into new drugs
22 June 2011
Lab-grown meat would 'cut emissions and save energy'
21 June 2011
Nanoparticles disguised as red blood cells to deliver cancer-fighting drugs
21 June 2011
Swarming nanoparticles communicate to boost drug concentrations near tumours
21 June 2011
Cancer-seeking 'smart bombs' target kidney cancer cells
18 June 2011
Insulin in the midbrain influences eating behaviour
18 June 2011
Indian Council of Medical Research to validate traditional Indian therapies
17 June 2011
New breakthrough in high blood pressure research
17 June 2011
TRC researchers isolate new molecule to fight TB
16 June 2011
Why we are so complicated
16 June 2011
Enzyme prevents fatal heart condition associated with athletes
13 June 2011
International trial finds polypill halves predicted heart disease and stroke risk
13 June 2011
"Chemobath" for colon cancer undergoes evaluation
11 June 2011
Trapping deadly human viruses using decoys
08 June 2011
Major breakthrough in shrimp research at Andhra Pradesh
07 June 2011
Worm discovery could help one billion people worldwide
07 June 2011
Neutrons provide first sub-nanoscale snapshots of Huntington's disease protein
06 June 2011
Stem cells from surgery leftovers could repair damaged hearts
04 June 2011
Advances in chemical synthesis reveal rare natural product with potent pain-killing properties
03 June 2011
Potential new drug candidate found for Alzheimer's disease
01 June 2011
Scientists find biological mechanism during transition to alcohol management
01 June 2011
Pancreas betrayed by 'double agent'
30 May 2011
Patient safety: reducing radiation exposure risks from CT scans and X-rays
28 May 2011
How shifts in temperature primes immune response
28 May 2011
High pregnancy weight gain can lead to long-term obesity
28 May 2011
New class of compounds may have potentially widespread use in basic research and drug development
27 May 2011
Cell therapy aims to prevent transplant rejection
25 May 2011
Of frogs, chicken and people
25 May 2011
Prolonged breastfeeding may be connected to fewer child behaviour problems
24 May 2011
Researchers discover arctic blooms occurring earlier
24 May 2011
Scientists find new drug target in breast cancer
23 May 2011
Secrets of plague unlocked with stunning new imaging techniques
19 May 2011
Nano fitness: helping enzymes stay active and keep in shape
19 May 2011
New pathway affecting lifespan identified
18 May 2011
Cancer “smart drugs” may not be so smart: Yale researchers
17 May 2011
Children with multiple sclerosis are at increased risk of becoming obese in childhood
16 May 2011
Measuring response of cells to candidate prescription drugs
13 May 2011
New biosensor microchip could speed up drug development: Stanford researchers
13 May 2011
Sex hormone precursor inhibits brain inflammation
13 May 2011
The slow road to a synapse
12 May 2011
Microbes communicate by secreting "signalling" molecules
11 May 2011
Painful periods increase sensitivity to pain throughout the month
10 May 2011
Genome of marine organism reveals hidden secrets
10 May 2011
When the lungs come under pressure
09 May 2011
Bacterial genome may hold answers to mercury mystery
07 May 2011
Infants with persistent crying / sleeping / feeding problems more likely to have behaviour problems in childhood
06 May 2011
Overweight at mid life may raise dementia risk
05 May 2011
First lupus breakthrough in 50 years
05 May 2011
Amygdala detects spontaneity in human behaviour
04 May 2011
Scientists create new genetic model of premature ageing diseases
03 May 2011
Finding molecular targets of an HIV drug used in cancer therapy
29 April 2011
Secrets of a precision protein machine unlocked by experts
29 April 2011
Mother’s diet can alter the function of her child’s DNA
28 April 2011
The bacterial thermostat
27 April 2011
GM-CSF required for the immune attack in multiple sclerosis
27 April 2011
NeuroImage: multiplexing in the visual brain
26 April 2011
Researchers inject nano-fibre spheres carrying cells into wounds to grow tissue
25 April 2011
Evolution can cause a rapid reduction in genome size
25 April 2011
Scientists prove new technology to control malaria-carrying mosquitoes
23 April 2011
C. difficile increases risk of death six-fold in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
23 April 2011
SDSC to venture capitalists: data-intensive supercomputing is here
23 April 2011
Transgene Biotech in restructuring mode; eyes acquisitions
20 April 2011
Filters that reduce ‘brain clutter’ identified
20 April 2011
Scientists develop compound to halt progression of multiple sclerosis
20 April 2011
More migraines for no apparent reason
18 April 2011
Quest for designer bacteria uncovers a spy
16 April 2011
Loch fossils show life harnessed sun and sex early on
14 April 2011
Eye movement differs in British and Chinese populations
13 April 2011
New reference material helps improve diagnosis of Huntington's Disease
13 April 2011
Scientists uncover new DNA role in modifying gene function
12 April 2011
Advanced optical imaging aids cancer diagnosis, treatment
12 April 2011
Bacterial genome may hold answers to mercury mystery
11 April 2011
Nano pores help boost enzymatic activity
09 April 2011
Patient's own cells may hold therapeutic promise after reprogramming, gene correction
08 April 2011
Structure formed by strep porotein can trigger toxic shock
07 April 2011
Vision loss in eye disease slowed using novel encapsulated cell therapy
07 April 2011
Future computer vision tools to aid medical research, healthcare
07 April 2011
Electron microscopy reveals newly created genetic tag
06 April 2011
Call of the riled
05 April 2011
Fruit fly's response to starvation could help control human appetites
01 April 2011
Study illuminates the 'pain' of social rejection
01 April 2011
Scientists discover genetic switch that increases muscle blood supply
31 March 2011
Thyroid affects colour vision
31 March 2011
Milk teeth wanted for stem cell art-science project in the UK
30 March 2011
Inflammation behind heart valve disease
30 March 2011
Structure of DNA repair complex reveals workings of powerful cell motor
28 March 2011
Obesity period linked to mortality rates
28 March 2011
Warwick University's iPhone app creates virtual classroom for medical students
26 March 2011
Mild stress linked to long-term disability
26 March 2011
Primordial soup gets spicier
23 March 2011
Obesity-killer injection GLP-1 now available
21 March 2011
Female sex hormone controls human sperm
21 March 2011
New method delivers Alzheimer’s drug to the brain
21 March 2011
Scientists find candidate for new TB vaccine
19 March 2011
Transmissible treatment proposed for HIV could target superspreaders to curb epidemic
18 March 2011
Unique new map shows earthquake risks on humanity
17 March 2011
Nanotubes: cellular membranes on supply
16 March 2011
Judging couples’ chemistry influenced by serotonin
16 March 2011
As we sleep, speedy brain waves boost our ability to learn
15 March 2011
Scientists discover class of potent anti-cancer compounds
15 March 2011
Tumor metastasis with a twist
15 March 2011
New microscope decodes complex eye circuitry
11 March 2011
Newly discovered role for enzyme in neurodegenerative diseases
10 March 2011
Brain imaging technique: New hope for understanding Parkinson's disease
10 March 2011
NHS testing computer programme to aid diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
08 March 2011
Nanoparticles increase survival after blood loss
02 March 2011
New marker found for Sanfilippo disease
02 March 2011
Certain parts of the brain activated in people who heard tailored health messages and quit smoking
01 March 2011
Binge eaters’ dopamine levels spike at sight, smell of food
01 March 2011
Missing Molecule Raises Diabetes Risk in Humans
28 February 2011
Brain function linked to birth size in new study
25 February 2011
Microbubbles to light the way to sentinel lymph nodes of breast cancer patients
24 February 2011
Rare surgery gives man two hearts beating as one
19 February 2011
Study sheds light on RNA “on / off switches”
17 February 2011
Searching for the soul of the genome
12 February 2011
Natural molecule that indirectly prevents stable clot formation discovered
12 February 2011
Computer simulations revealthe structure and dynamics of chemical signal that triggers metastatic cancer
09 February 2011
Brain can learn to overcome sleep apnea: scientist
09 February 2011
Cannabis link to psychosis revealed
09 February 2011
The hitch in the drug? the itch in the drug
09 February 2011
Nicotinic acid blocks immune cells in atherosclerosis
08 February 2011
Fluorescent peptides help nerves glow in surgery
08 February 2011
DNA caught rock 'n rollin'
07 February 2011
New techniques for stapling peptides could spur development of drugs for cancer, other diseases
07 February 2011
Schizophrenia Gene Mutation Found; Target for New Drugs
04 February 2011
Disruptions in calcium flow linked to heart failure
02 February 2011
Boys infect boys, swine flu study shows
01 February 2011
Cancer drug aids the regeneration of spinal cord injuries
01 February 2011
Scientists find key protein that suppresses prostate cancer growth in the laboratory
31 January 2011
Cell binding discovery brings hope to those with skin and heart problems
31 January 2011
A mix of tiny gold and viral particles – and the DNA ties that bind them
28 January 2011
High blood pressure controlled using deep brain stimulation
27 January 2011
With chemical modification, stable RNA nanoparticles go 3-D
27 January 2011
Chemists devise new method to quantify protein changes
25 January 2011
Novel vaccine produces strong immunity against cocaine high
20 January 2011
Unusual transplant restores woman's voice
20 January 2011
See how they grow: Monitoring single bacteria without a microscope
19 January 2011
MicroRNAs could increase the risk of amputation in diabetics
19 January 2011
Scientists show brain 'wiring' in babies
18 January 2011
Lab-on-a-chip invented for fast, inexpensive blood tests
13 January 2011
Scientists show prions mutate and adapt to host environment
08 January 2011
Stress can enhance ordinary, unrelated memories
05 January 2011
Diagnosing deafness early could help teenagers’ development
05 January 2011
Researchers discover human immune system has emergency back-up plan
04 January 2011
Researchers announce critical leukaemia stem cell discovery
01 January 2011
Researchers develop anti-stress pen to measure and reduce stress
31 December 2010
Scripps Scientists home in on chemicals to reprogramme cells
30 December 2010
Scripps researchers identify key interaction in Hepatitis C virus
29 December 2010
When does stress cause illness?
24 December 2010
Scientists unravel more details of plant cell-wall construction
23 December 2010
New vaccine to assist worldwide eradication of polio
22 December 2010
Researchers discover new signaling pathway linked to inflammatory disease
17 December 2010
Warning lights mark shellfish that aren't safe to eat
16 December 2010
Researchers report HIV cure through blood transfusion
15 December 2010
How the stem cell niche never dies
09 December 2010
Magic number 695 opens up new areas for Alzheimer’s research
08 December 2010
Universal flu vaccine focus for Adelaide scientist
06 December 2010
Uptake protein acts as zinc’s doorway to the cell
06 December 2010
Researchers identify protein essential for cell division in blood-forming stem cells
04 December 2010
Researchers report surprising AIDS-treatment benefits in Africa
02 December 2010
Canadian company to introduce non-browning apples in US
01 December 2010
Genomic fault zones come and go
01 December 2010
Trials use technology to help young adults achieve healthy weights
01 December 2010
Plant proteins that cause infection identified for their role in fertilisation
30 November 2010
Hormone therapy can make the brain ‘younger’
30 November 2010
Reprogrammed amniotic fluid cells can generate all types of body cells
29 November 2010
Synapses recycle proteins for the release of neurotransmitters
23 November 2010
Winning the war against influenza
22 November 2010
Trained bacteria convert bio-wastes into plastic
20 November 2010
Cystic fibrosis gene typo is a double whammy
18 November 2010
Hispanic children genetically predisposed to developing fatty liver disease
18 November 2010
Cholesterol-lowering statins boost bacteria-klling cells
18 November 2010
Biologists identify genes that control toxic metal accumulation in plants
17 November 2010
Research uncovers extensive natural recovery after spinal cord injury
17 November 2010
Bioengineers provide adult stem cells with simultaneous chemical, electrical and mechanical cues
17 November 2010
India, UK sign MoU on joint crop research
12 November 2010
Scientists harness the power of electricity in the brain
12 November 2010
TB-drugome provides new targets for anti-tuberculosis drug discovery
11 November 2010
Global biotech industry must reinvent itself to survive, warns PwC
11 November 2010
Scientists identify a cause of Alzheimer's and find remedy
11 November 2010
Swine flu variant disables lungs clearing mechanism: new study
10 November 2010
Lactate in the brain reveals aging process
09 November 2010
Deadly monkeypox virus might cause disease by breaking down lung tissue
03 November 2010
Macrophage protein has major role in inflammation
03 November 2010
World's first mechanical LVAD transplant performed
02 November 2010
Poor school grades linked to increased suicide risk
28 October 2010
Researchers find a 'Liberal gene'
28 October 2010
Canadian researchers identify Influence of environment on sexual v/s asexual reproduction
27 October 2010
Egg meets sperm: The female side of the story
27 October 2010
Proton mechanism used by flu virus to infect cells discovered
25 October 2010
Response to alcohol depends on genes
20 October 2010
Stem cells repair damaged spinal cord tissue
20 October 2010
Depression linked to chronic brain inflammation
20 October 2010
New look at multi-talented protein sheds light on mysteries of HIV
19 October 2010
No standard for placebos in drug trials
19 October 2010
On the trail of the epigenetic code
16 October 2010
Gut microbes promote cell turnover by a well-known pathway
16 October 2010
Researchers find fats galore in human plasma
15 October 2010
For neurons to work as a team, it helps to have a beat
14 October 2010
Rutgers works on efficient, inexpensive plastic solar cells
13 October 2010
Brain imaging identifies differences in childhood bipolar disorder, ADHD
13 October 2010
ImmunoGen to collaborate with Novartis on novel cancer treatment
12 October 2010
Iowa State, Ames Lab researchers identify structure that allows bacteria to resist drugs
09 October 2010
Powerful supercomputer peers into the origin of life
09 October 2010
Rresearchers map functional connections between retinal neurons at single-cell resolution
08 October 2010
A red onion a day keeps heart disease away
08 October 2010
Father of IVF Robert G Edwards wins 2010 Nobel for medicine
04 October 2010
Indian scientist develops inexpensive method to isolate anti-cancer agent
04 October 2010
Brain chemical finding could open door to new schizophrenia drugs
01 October 2010
Addition of immunotherapy boosts paediatric cancer survivalin children with neuroblastoma
01 October 2010
Heart surgeries without cutting chest bone come to India
30 September 2010
‘Plagiarised’ report on Bt brinjal miffs Ramesh
28 September 2010
Technology to help tackle couch potato-related disease
28 September 2010
Non-stick coating of semen protein reduces HIV infection of immune cells
24 September 2010
Breakthrough in understanding brain function could lead to Alzheimer’s treatment
22 September 2010
Heart machine helps critical H1N1 patient recover
22 September 2010
US defence turns to new antibiotics from the sea
21 September 2010
Better marker for breast cancer may reduce need for second surgeries
21 September 2010
Increased Brain Protein Levels Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
17 September 2010
Chest compressions first just as effective as immediate defibrillation
17 September 2010
The friendly way to catch the flu
16 September 2010
APS helps answer key questions about common cold virus
16 September 2010
Smoking is in the genes, stupid
16 September 2010
Engineers make artificial skin out of nanowires
14 September 2010
New research throws fresh insights into neurodegenerative diseases
14 September 2010
Misfolded neural proteins linked to autism disorders
11 September 2010
Vitamin B in mega doses fights Alzhemeir’s: British study
09 September 2010
Researchers in Berlin decode function and protein content of the centrosome
09 September 2010
Visual Pattern Preference May be Indicator of Autism in Toddlers
08 September 2010
Biologists Find Way to Reduce Stem Cell Loss During Cancer Treatment
08 September 2010
Imaging reveals key metabolic factors of cannibalistic bacteria
04 September 2010
Vitamin D found to influence over 200 genes, highlighting links to disease
02 September 2010
Scripps researchers uncover new memory formation mechanism
02 September 2010
Study shows deepwater oil plume in Gulf degraded by microbes
30 August 2010
Exploring the role of gut bacteria in digestion
30 August 2010
Where is the Fat'?
28 August 2010
Adult lung stem cells, vital to injury repair, associated with poor cancer prognosis
28 August 2010
Study of cell division sheds light on special mechanism in egg cells
27 August 2010
Study suggests Hitler had Jewish and African lineage
25 August 2010
Princeton-led team finds new building block in cells
24 August 2010
MIT researchers develop a better way to grow stem cells
23 August 2010
Brain connections break down as we age
23 August 2010
Genome of ancient sponge reveals origins of first animals, cancer
19 August 2010
Breakfast holds key to better child health
18 August 2010
New research findings on novel anti-diabetes mechanism could lead to next generation of therapies
18 August 2010
UCLA scientists discover protein that shuttles RNA into cell mitochondria
13 August 2010
Researchers develop magnetic molecular machines to deliver drugs to unhealthy cells
11 August 2010
Researches identify gene linked with chronic pain susceptibility
07 August 2010
Pancreatic cancers use fructose, common in Western diet, to fuel growth, study finds
07 August 2010
A cellular housekeeper, and potential target of obesity drugs, caught in action
06 August 2010
Scripps research may lead to new class of drugs for epileptic seizures
04 August 2010
Other areas compensate for damage to memory-related areas of brain
03 August 2010
New insights into how stem cells determine what tissue to become
02 August 2010
Studies evaluate micro-incision surgery for removal of advanced and complex kidney cancers
30 July 2010
Implanted glucose sensor works for more than one year
30 July 2010
Electrical activity in developing brain influences choice of neurotransmitter
29 July 2010
Scientists discover why we never forget how to ride a bicycle
29 July 2010
Non-human sugar in biotech drugs causes inflammation
27 July 2010
Heart rate and heart rate variability measures of cardio-vascular health: Study
27 July 2010
12 new genes linked to type 2 diabetes
24 July 2010
Approach to new vaccine could turn HIV’s sugar coating into its Achilles’ heel
23 July 2010
Bt brinjal needs much further testing
22 July 2010
Skin cells could help discover cause of Parkinson’s disease
21 July 2010
Metabolic disease: researchers find cause and possible cure
16 July 2010
Opening the gate to the cell's recycling center
15 July 2010
Drug delivery system developed using nanoparticles triggered by electromagnetic field
14 July 2010
Novel Indian discovery may end pain of daily insulin shots
13 July 2010
Government plans Rs10,000-crore VC fund for drug research
13 July 2010
Radiation device allows for targeted breast radiation to control cancer
13 July 2010
Biologists find new way to lower tumour risk in stem cell therapies
08 July 2010
Chennai vets moot umbilical cord bank for animal stem cell therapy
08 July 2010
Novel artificial proteins boost industry and science
08 July 2010
New measurement of DNA could help identify most viable embryos for IVF
07 July 2010
Insulin that doesn't need a fridge or a needle
07 July 2010
Exposure to flame retardants linked to changes in thyroid hormones
06 July 2010
Proton pump generates energy from food and oxygen
29 June 2010
Polio research gives new insight into tackling vaccine-derived poliovirus
24 June 2010
Spiders at the nanoscale: molecules that behave like robots
23 June 2010
New microscope provides breakthrough for cancer treatment and drug discovery
23 June 2010
New pancreatic cancer mechanism discovered
19 June 2010
Bayer Schering to develop anti-cancer stem cell therapeutics with OncoMed Pharmaceuticals
17 June 2010
Over-abundant protein prompts neurodegenerative cascade
17 June 2010
Scientists develop new method to identify glycosylated proteins
14 June 2010
Substance in iron metabolism displays life-saving potential
12 June 2010
Faulty Gene Stops Cell ‘Antennae’ From Transmitting
03 June 2010
Newly discovered kinase may hold key to spread of cancer cells
03 June 2010
India's first dental stem cell bank launched
27 May 2010
Study uncovers optimal ecology of bio-insecticide
25 May 2010
World's first stem cell project to recreate brain disease
24 May 2010
Itsy-bitsy DNA spider: Molecules behave like robots
22 May 2010
Team led by Scripps research scientists discovers body’s qwn molecular protection against arthritis
22 May 2010
New microscopy technique reveals mechanics of blood cell membranes
21 May 2010
Studies on zebra fish could lead to unravelling of mysterious human enzyme
20 May 2010
Lessons from the brain: toward an intelligent molecular computer
20 May 2010
Lensless imaging of whole biological cells with soft x-rays
19 May 2010
Biologists unravel mechanisms of immune cell movements
18 May 2010
Scientists alter developing brain to resemble that of another species
15 May 2010
First human use of Catheter Robotics' "Amigo" at Leicester
11 May 2010
Gammaglobulin treatment may alow Alzheimer’s disease
11 May 2010
IBM launches research effort to build 360 degree view of factors affecting human health
07 May 2010
Novel treatment strategy saves kidneys with large cancerous tumors
05 May 2010
Stem cells from surgery leftovers could repair damaged hearts
30 April 2010
Switch that enables Salmonella to sabotage host cells revealed in new study
16 April 2010
Scientists find cells that mend broken heart
01 April 2010
U-M researchers solve a molecular mystery in muscle
31 March 2010
Face recognition ability largely determined by genes: UCL research
30 March 2010
Berkeley scientists find new way to get physical in fight against cancer
18 March 2010
Researchers create atlas of transcription factor combinations
15 March 2010
Immune cells use bungee of death to kill dangerous cells, shows new research
09 March 2010
India should focus on affordable innovation: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
08 March 2010
Protein shown to be natural Inhibitor of aging in fruit fly model
06 March 2010
Government to set up National Bio-technology Regulatory Authority
03 March 2010
Transgene Biotek files patents for liver and breast cancer drugs
03 March 2010
Panacea Biotec develops Swine flu vaccine
03 March 2010
Stem cells rescue nerve cells by direct contact
22 February 2010
Genetic variant linked to biological ageing
19 February 2010
Rights groups contest human gene patent in US court
04 February 2010
Scientists report breakthrough in HIV treatment
01 February 2010
Researchers create new 'smart' nanocapsule delivery system for use in protein therapy
21 January 2010
Generating understanding more important than generating information: Nobel laureate Ramakrishnan
06 January 2010
Piramal Lifesciences to invest Rs200 crore in drug researh
14 October 2009
Australian-American-British trio share Nobel for medicine
05 October 2009
Genomic analysis links modern Indians to two ancestral populations
25 September 2009
Malignant signature may help identify patients likely to respond to therapy
09 September 2009
Panacea Biotec wins $222.37 million UNICEF contract for EasyFive vaccine
19 August 2009
Glenmark, Forest drug trial for COPD fails
19 August 2009
Government plans training scheme for technology commercialisation specialists
08 August 2009
Scientists succeed in decoding complex HIV genome structure
07 August 2009
Gene Logic and deSciner to create Genomics Gateway
10 October 2008
IBM and Mars intend to sequence and study the cocoa genome
30 June 2008
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