Using high-performance computers and quantum mechanical methods, researchers have simulated processes that reveal how the 'biological spark plug' works in the biomolecular motors of cells.
Aug 4th, 2014
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Scientists have grafted neurons reprogrammed from skin cells into the brains of mice for the first time with long-term stability. Six months after implantation, the neurons had become fully functionally integrated into the brain.
Aug 4th, 2014
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Researchers have developed a simple and versatile method for making artificial anti-cancer molecules that mimic the properties of one of the body's natural defence systems.
Aug 3rd, 2014
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Scientists are computationally investigating ways to rewire one of desalination's most useful tools: Bacteria.
Aug 3rd, 2014
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New molecular test kit predicts patient"s survival and drug response.
Aug 1st, 2014
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Scientists may have uncovered a new method of exploiting the power of sunlight by focusing on a naturally occurring combination of lipids that have been strikingly conserved throughout evolution.
Jul 31st, 2014
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Researchers advance the stability of a protein that neutralizes toxins in common pesticides and chemical weapons.
Jul 31st, 2014
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A particle dynamics model may provide insight into diseases and deformities linked to disruptions in cell development.
Jul 30th, 2014
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Scientists describe a new strategy which enables molecules to be disconnected essentially anywhere, even remote from functionality.
Jul 28th, 2014
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A powerful new tool that can help advance the genetic engineering of 'fuel' crops for clean, green and renewable bioenergy, has been developed by researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy's Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI). The JBEI researchers have developed an assay that enables scientists to identify and characterize the function of nucleotide sugar transporters, critical components in the biosynthesis of plant cell walls.
Jul 28th, 2014
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Scientists have discovered that stem cells inside the soft tissues of the tooth come from an unexpected source, namely nerves. These findings contribute to brand new knowledge of how teeth are formed, how they grow and how they are able to self-repair.
Jul 28th, 2014
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Around 75 per cent of the supposed functionless DNA in the human genome is transcribed into so-called non-coding RNAs (ribonucleic acid). To date, little is known about its function. Researchers have now been able to demonstrate that the production of non-coding RNAs is precisely regulated. They suspect that non-coding RNAs might play a role in regulating cellular processes or in the modified immune response following exposure to environmental toxicants.
Jul 23rd, 2014
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Similarities between proteins reveal that their great diversity has arisen from smaller building blocks.
Jul 22nd, 2014
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Researchers have demonstrated a dramatically improved technique for analyzing biological cells and tissues based on characteristic molecular vibrations. The new technique is an advanced form of Raman spectroscopy that is fast and accurate enough to create high-resolution images of biological specimens, with detailed spatial information on specific biomolecules, at speeds fast enough to observe changes in living cells.
Jul 22nd, 2014
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A EUR 7 million EU-funded project has been launched with the intention of replacing chemical cosmetic production techniques with eco-friendly alternatives. By doing so, the OPTIBIOCAT project hopes to provide the natural cosmetics sector with the necessary technical sophistication to meet growing consumer demand for natural, environmentally friendly products.
Jul 22nd, 2014
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A scientist has developed a pioneering new way - using samples of beating heart tissue - to test the effect of drugs on the heart without using human or animal trials.
Jul 21st, 2014
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Researchers have developed a scalable, next-generation platelet bioreactor to generate fully functional human platelets in vitro. The work is a major biomedical advancement that will help address blood transfusion needs worldwide.
Jul 21st, 2014
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Scientists have developed a powerful new single-cell technique to help investigate how the environment affects our development and the traits we inherit from our parents. The technique can be used to map all of the 'epigenetic marks' on the DNA within a single cell.
Jul 21st, 2014
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