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Gene Expression In Alligators Suggests Birds Have 'Thumbs'
The latest breakthrough in a
120 year-old debate on the
evolution of the bird wing
was just published. Bird
wings only have three
fingers, having evolved from
... > full story
Substance Found In Fruits And Vegetables Reduces Likelihood Of The Flu
Mice given quercetin, a
naturally occurring
substance found in fruits
and vegetables, were less
likely to contract the flu.
... > full story
Chemical Liberated By Leaky Gut May Allow HIV To Infect The Brain, Scientists Find
A chemical released by the
gut in HIV-infected patients
appears to help the virus
evade the blood brain
barrier and infect the
... > full story
Maelstrom Quashes Jumping Genes
Scientists have known for
decades that genes called
transposons can jump around
the genome in a cell. This
jumping can be dangerous,
especially when it arises in
cells that produce eggs and
... > full story
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You Can Be Replaced: Immune Cells Compensate For Defective DNA Repair Factor
September 8, 2008 — A new mouse model has provided some surprising insight into XLF, a molecule that helps to repair lethal DNA damage. The research suggests that although XLF shares many properties with well known DNA ... > full story -
Biocontrol Insect Exacerbates Invasive Weed
September 5, 2008 — Biocontrol agents, such as insects, are often released outside of their native ranges to control invasive plants. But scientists in Montana have found that through complex community interactions ... > full story -
Anything But Modest: The Mouse Continues To Contribute To Humankind
August 12, 2008 — "Big things come in small packages," the saying goes, and it couldn't be more true when discussing the mouse. This little creature has become a crucial part of human history through its contributions ... > full story -
Eroded Telomeres Are Behind A Rare Premature Aging Syndrome
August 11, 2008 — Each time a cell divides, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes shorten -- and when these caps are gone, so are we. Now, by using an unconventional strategy to shorten telomeres in mice, ... > full story -
Scientists Announce Mouse Sperm Cryopreservation Breakthrough
July 30, 2008 — Scientists have figured out a simple, cost-effective process to freeze mouse sperm and get it to achieve high fertilization rates with mouse eggs. The breakthrough will greatly reduce the cost of ... > full story -
Pregnant Mice Block Odor Of Strange Male's Urine To Protect Their Pups
July 22, 2008 — Mouse mothers-to-be have a remarkable way to protect their unborn pups. Because the smell of a strange male's urine can cause miscarriage and reactivate the ovulatory cycle, pregnant mice prevent the ... > full story -
New Mode Of Gene Regulation Discovered In Mammals
July 13, 2008 — Researchers have discovered a type of gene regulation never before observed in mammals -- a "ribozyme" that controls the activity of an important family of genes in several different ... > full story -
Gene Directs Stem Cells To Build The Heart
July 3, 2008 — Researchers have shown that they can put mouse embryonic stem cells to work building the heart, potentially moving medicine a significant step closer to a new generation of heart disease treatments ... > full story -
Inadequate Sleep May Exacerbate Cellular Aging In The Elderly, Animal Study Suggests
June 30, 2008 — Researchers have shown that the unfolded protein response, which is a reaction to stress induced by sleep deprivation, is impaired in the brains of old mice. The findings suggest that inadequate ... > full story -
Common Cooking Spice Found In Curry Shows Promise In Combating Diabetes And Obesity
June 23, 2008 — Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history of use in reducing inflammation, healing wounds and relieving pain, but can it prevent diabetes? Since inflammation plays a big role ... > full story
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