Biotech & pharma
MIT researchers develop a better way to grow stem cells
By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | 23 Aug 2010
Human pluripotent stem cells, which can become any other kind of body cell, hold great potential to treat a wide range of ailments, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. By Anne Trafton, MIT News Office
Brain connections break down as we age
23 Aug 2010
Previous studies have shown that cross-talk in the brain during certain motor tasks increases with age but it wasn't clear if that cross-talk helped or hindered brain function
Breakfast holds key to better child health
18 Aug 2010
UCLA scientists discover protein that shuttles RNA into cell mitochondria
By By Kim Irwin | 13 Aug 2010
Researchers develop magnetic molecular machines to deliver drugs to unhealthy cells
By By Jennifer Marcus | 11 Aug 2010
Studies evaluate micro-incision surgery for removal of advanced and complex kidney cancers
By By Jackie Carr | 30 Jul 2010
Non-human sugar in biotech drugs causes inflammation
By By Scott LaFee | 27 Jul 2010
12 new genes linked to type 2 diabetes
24 Jul 2010
Bt brinjal needs much further testing
22 Jul 2010
Genetically modified Bt brinjal should not be released in the market without a full assessment of its impact on health and the environment, argues Manu Sharma
Metabolic disease: researchers find cause and possible cure
16 Jul 2010
An international team of scientists has discovered the gene mutation responsible for a condition in which eye and brain development is severely disrupted in affected infants