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Researchers begin to decipher metabolism of sexual... - 20 Nov 2009
Findings could lead to new antidotes, treatments IMAGE: This graphic shows the initial steps in the metabolism...
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Bone implant offers hope for skull deformities - 19 Nov 2009
A synthetic bone matrix offers hope for babies born with craniosynostosis, a condition that causes the plates in the skull to fuse too soon....
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New maize map to aid plant breeding efforts - 19 Nov 2009
In a massive survey of genetic diversity in maize, also known as corn, researchers across the United States, have developed a gene map that...
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Paleontologists find extinction rates higher in... - 19 Nov 2009
Environmental selectivity during three of the ‘Big Five’ mass extinction events focus of two paleontologists’ latest...
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New map of variation in maize genetics holds promise... - 19 Nov 2009
ITHACA, N.Y. - A new study of maize has identified thousands of diverse genes in genetically inaccessible portions of the genome. New...
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Maize cell wall genes identified, giving boost to... - 19 Nov 2009
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University scientists have helped identify and group the genes thought to be responsible for cell wall...
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New research into the mechanisms of gene regulation - 19 Nov 2009
A team led by Penn State's Ross Hardison, T. Ming Chu Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has taken a large step toward unraveling...
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ORNL, Los Alamos pioneer new approach to assist... - 19 Nov 2009
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Nov. 19, 2009 -- Sustainable farming, initially adopted to preserve soil quality for future generations, may also play a role...
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Microorganism may provide key to combating giant... - 19 Nov 2009
Louisiana Tech researchers say 'natural herbicide' could control destructive biomass IMAGE: This image displays...
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Scripps research scientists find new link between... - 19 Nov 2009
The findings suggest new perspective on diabetes, metabolism and weight control LA JOLLA, CA – November 19, 2009 –A team led by...
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An atomic-level look at an HIV accomplice - 19 Nov 2009
ANN ARBOR, Mich.---Since the discovery in 2007 that a component of human semen called SEVI boosts infectivity of the virus that causes AIDS,...
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Tips from the Journals of the American Society for... - 19 Nov 2009
Bacterially Produced Antifungal on Skin of Amphibians May Protect Against Lethal Fungus A new study suggests that naturally occurring bacteria...
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Causative gene of a rare disorder discovered by... - 19 Nov 2009
Results show exome-sequencing might help identify genetic cause of thousands of disorders IMAGE: This image...
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Why can't some people give up cocaine? - 19 Nov 2009
Drug dependency is a recurrent but treatable kind of addiction. However, not all people who are drug dependent progress in the same way once...
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Smithsonian scientists find the frog legs trade may... - 19 Nov 2009
IMAGE: The American bullfrog is one of the many species used in the frog leg trade. Click here for more...
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Drug studied as possible treatment for spinal injuries - 19 Nov 2009
IMAGE: Researchers have shown how an experimental drug might restore the function of nerves damaged in spinal...
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First reconstitution of an epidermis from human... - 19 Nov 2009
Stem cell research is making great strides. This is yet again illustrated by a study carried out by the I-STEM* Institute (I-STEM/ Inserm UEVE...
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Unknowlingly consuming endangered tuna - 19 Nov 2009
A genetic tool uncovers the species of tuna plated in sushi restaurants IMAGE: Yellow fin tuna (Thunnus...
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Technique finds gene regulatory sites without... - 19 Nov 2009
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new statistical technique developed by researchers at the University of Illinois allows scientists to scan a genome...
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Cigarettes harbor many pathogenic bacteria: Study - 19 Nov 2009
IMAGE: "We were quite surprised to identify such a wide variety of human bacterial pathogens in these...
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SMOS satellite instrument comes alive - 19 Nov 2009
The MIRAS instrument on ESA's SMOS satellite, launched earlier this month, has been switched on and is operating normally. MIRAS will map soil...
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NESCent helps to build a global digital data network... - 19 Nov 2009
DURHAM, NC - The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center is now part of a major new digital data initiative that will improve the ability of...
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Weill Cornell science briefs: November 2009 - 19 Nov 2009
Weill Cornell receives several NIH grants for basic research, including competitive NIH Director's Transformative R01 (T-R01) Award and stimulus...
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Bioreactor for bone tissue engineering wins... - 19 Nov 2009
University of Maryland faculty pitch inventions at Bioscience Research and Technology Review Day COLLEGE PARK, Md.-John Fisher, associate...
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Immunology expert at Children's Hospital receives... - 19 Nov 2009
Organization for 'promoting useful knowledge' honors Dr. Jordan Orange IMAGE: Jordan S. Orange, M.D., Ph.D., is...
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Women at risk from vitamin A deficiency - 18 Nov 2009
Almost half of UK women could be suffering from a lack of vitamin A due to a previously undiscovered genetic variation, scientists at Newcastle...
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Scientists unravel evolution of highly toxic box... - 18 Nov 2009
Research could help lead to antivenoms and treatments With thousands of stinging cells that can emit deadly venom from tentacles that can reach...
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Berkeley Lab lends expertise to India to promote... - 18 Nov 2009
Smarter grid, greener buildings could cut pollution and carbon dioxide emissions India may rank only a distant fourth in terms of carbon dioxide...
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UCR plant scientist's research spawns new... - 18 Nov 2009
Junior professor's breakthrough launches unprecedented number of publications in high-profile journals IMAGE:...
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Texas A&M Researchers Examine How Viruses... - 18 Nov 2009
Viruses are well known for attacking humans and animals, but some viruses instead attack bacteria. Texas A&M University researchers are...
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