News tagged with dna content

Researchers discover new mode of how diseases evolve

Researchers of the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research have discovered a new way that bacteria evolve into something that can make you sick.

Biology /

created Feb 16, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Sunflower DNA map could produce plants for fuel

(AP) -- A $10.5 million research project aimed at mapping the DNA sequence of sunflowers could one day yield a towering new variety for both food and fuel.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jan 22, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (5) | comments 6

Enzyme necessary for DNA synthesis can also erase DNA

In this week's edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, PNAS, Uppsala University scientists describe a new mechanism behind an important process that causes a rapid reduction of DNA in the chromosomes of bac ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Jun 08, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Mercury is higher in some tuna species, according to DNA barcoding

New research showing that that mercury levels are higher in some species of tuna could help consumers minimize their consumption of the silvery metal in their sushi and provide a powerful new tool for regulatory ...

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 21, 2010 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New detection technique used in analysis of vaccines

(PhysOrg.com) -- An analysis of vaccines undertaken by researchers from 5 institutions has found that 7 of the vaccines' DNA content was pretty much as expected, but surprisingly, one also contained DNA of ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 09, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast