News tagged with biochemical changes

Nanofluidics sorts DNA for cancer research

(Phys.org) -- Cornell nanotechnology researchers have devised a new tool to study epigenetic changes in DNA that can cause cancer and other diseases: a nanoscale fluidic device that sorts and collects DNA, ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created May 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Energy requirements make Antarctic fur seal pups vulnerable to climate change

A new study suggests that climate change could pose a risk for Antarctic fur seals in their first few months of life.

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 21, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 21

Salt-tolerant crops show higher capacity for carbon fixation

Salt can have drastic effects on the growth and yield of horticultural crops; studies have estimated that salinity renders an about one-third of the world's irrigated land unsuitable for crop production. Imbalances in soil ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Dec 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Body of evidence: New fast, reliable method to detect gravesoil

Nothing against bloodhounds, but finding bodies buried by someone who wanted them to stay undiscovered can be difficult. However a new technique developed by scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Jul 30, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

ARS scientists in North Dakota help improve potato storage capabilities

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in North Dakota are evaluating the storage properties of promising new potato varieties that could greatly improve potato quality for growers throughout the United States.

Biology / Biotechnology

created May 06, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0