Ethanol from plants may become cheaper, thanks to insights into fungus metabolism
Efficient industrial fermentation of the plant sugar called xylose is critical to the cost-effective production of biofuels and other chemicals. However, most microorganisms cannot ferment xylose; and industrial ...
Sep 26, 2012
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Researchers report novel approach for single molecule electronic DNA sequencing
(Phys.org)—DNA sequencing is the driving force behind key discoveries in medicine and biology. For instance, the complete sequence of an individual's genome provides important markers and guidelines for ...
Sep 21, 2012
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Scientists uncover mechanism by which plants inherit epigenetic modifications
During embryonic development in humans and other mammals, sperm and egg cells are essentially wiped clean of chemical modifications to DNA called epigenetic marks. They are then held in reserve to await fertilization.
Sep 20, 2012
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Nanopores promise cost savings in gene sequencing
(Phys.org)—In the last five years, next-generation gene sequencing has brought down the cost of unlocking a single genome from $10 million to $10,000. While the savings is unprecedented, more ...
Sep 20, 2012
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Growing better poplars for biofuels
(Phys.org)—It took mankind millennia of painstaking trial and error to breed hardier, healthier food crops.
Sep 20, 2012
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DNA barcoding can ID natural health products, study says
DNA barcoding developed by University of Guelph researchers has proven up to 88 per cent effective in authenticating natural health products, according to a new U of G study.
Sep 19, 2012
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3Qs: New clues to unlocking the genome
Last week, Nature Magazine, Genome Research and Genome Biology published 30 papers on breakthrough research that will change the face of genetics. After nearly a decade of searching, the Encyclopedia ...
Sep 19, 2012
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Most extensive pictures ever of organism's DNA mutation processes
Biologists and informaticists at Indiana University have produced one of the most extensive pictures ever of mutation processes in the DNA sequence of an organism, elucidating important new evolutionary information ...
Sep 17, 2012
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How bees decide what to be: Researchers link reversible 'epigenetic' marks to behavior patterns
Johns Hopkins scientists report what is believed to be the first evidence that complex, reversible behavioral patterns in bees – and presumably other animals – are linked to reversible chemical tags on ...
Sep 16, 2012
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DNA and sonar data used in discovery of four new species of Horseshoe bat
(Phys.org)—A new multidisciplinary study on the enigmatic large Horseshoe bat – found widespread throughout South and East Africa – has revealed that instead of just one species as previously believed, ...
Sep 14, 2012
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Do it yourself and save: Open-source revolution is driving down the cost of doing science
The DIY movement has vaulted from the home to the research lab, and it's driven by the same motives: saving tons of money and getting precisely what you want. It's spawning a revolution, says Joshua Pearce.
Sep 13, 2012
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Insecticide resistance caused by recombination of two genes
Larvae of the cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) are dreaded pests all over the world. They have a very wide host range: About 200 different plant species are known as potential food for the voracious insect. The herbiv ...
Sep 12, 2012
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Deciphering the language of transcription factors
Transcription factors are proteins that bind to DNA to promote or suppress protein production. Since almost all diseases involve disruption of the protein-production process, transcription factors are promising biological ...
Sep 11, 2012
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MSU researchers develop temperature-tolerant enzymes for advancing genetic manipulation tools
Researchers at Montana State University have found a method for creating more robust, temperature-tolerant enzymes that can be used as tools in the process of genetic manipulation.
Sep 07, 2012
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