News tagged with manipulating dna

Researchers create molecular Braille to identify DNA molecules

Researchers at UCLA and New York University have developed a method to detect sequence differences in individual DNA molecules by taking nanoscopic pictures of the molecules themselves.

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Mar 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Nanoslinky': A novel nanofluidic technology for DNA manipulation and measurement

Remember Slinky, the coiled metal spring that “walks” down stairs with just a push, momentum and gravity? Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed their ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Mar 21, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Stem cell first: Creating induced pluripotent stem cells

In a world first, Australian researchers have created induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from human skin without the use of viruses or genetic manipulation, an important step toward their eventual use in treating human ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Aug 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Newly found DNA catalysts cleave DNA with water molecule

Better tools for manipulating DNA in the laboratory may soon be possible with newly discovered deoxyribozymes (catalytic DNA) capable of cleaving single-stranded DNA, researchers at the University of Illinois say.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Aug 16, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Researchers develop process for 'surgical' genetic changes

Research led by scientists at Iowa State University's Plant Sciences Institute has resulted in a process that will make genetic changes in plant genes much more efficient, practical and safe.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jul 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 3