(Phys.org) —Newcastle University scientists have revealed the mechanism that causes a slime to form, making bacteria hard to shift and resistant to antibiotics.

Chemistry - Biochemistry

Apr 12, 2013 5 / 5 (2) 0 |

DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the health consequences of the evolving diet and behaviour from the Stone Age to the modern day.

Other Sciences - Archaeology & Fossils

Feb 17, 2013 5 / 5 (3) 0 |

(AP)—A room full of engineers, computer whizzes and technicians has brought the crew of the Starship Enterprise down to Earth for a night.

Technology - Other

Feb 10, 2013 1 / 5 (1) 0

DNA testing, environmental sampling and radiocarbon dating are some of the tests being undertaken to determine whether the skeleton found in Leicester was once Richard III - and there are also plans to do a facial reconstruction.

Other Sciences - Archaeology & Fossils

Nov 15, 2012 5 / 5 (3) 4

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have developed a transgenic mouse that carries a human gene known to increase risk of Alzheimer's 15-fold. This new mouse mimics the ...

Chemistry - Biochemistry

Nov 08, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 0 |

(Phys.org)—A dramatic image of a virus replicating and spreading through cells, destroying them as it goes, has been captured by University of Sydney researchers.

Biology - Cell & Microbiology

Nov 01, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 0

Most proteins have a single 'correct' way to fold; typically, improperly folded proteins are promptly eliminated by cells. However, certain misfolded proteins have a tendency to aggregate in dense fibrous ...

Biology - Cell & Microbiology

Oct 05, 2012 not rated yet 0

There are various types of toothpaste available on the market. They come as pastes and gels, there are some that guard against tooth decay or protect teeth from acid attack, others that are designed for sensitive ...

Chemistry - Other

Oct 01, 2012 not rated yet 0

Nanoparticles have shown great promise in the targeted delivery of drugs to cells, but researchers at the University of Georgia have refined the drug delivery process further by using nanoparticles to deliver ...

Nanotechnology - Bio & Medicine

Sep 19, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 0 |

For many diabetics, monitoring their condition involves much more than adhering to a routine of glucose sensing and insulin injections. It also entails carefully monitoring the ongoing toll this disease takes ...

Physics - Optics & Photonics

Aug 30, 2012 5 / 5 (2) 0

Living subjects are very complex systems and, at the same time, stunningly robust and accommodative. The secret of success are their proteins which build up the cells of the organisms, act as cleaners, messengers, ...

Chemistry - Biochemistry

Aug 14, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 9

(Phys.org) -- A team of dentists and scientists from Newcastle University are developing a new product from a marine microbe to protect dentures, teeth and gums from bacteria in the mouth.

Biology - Cell & Microbiology

Jul 04, 2012 4.8 / 5 (6) 5

Ultrasound images, known as sonograms, have become a familiar part of pregnancy, allowing expectant parents a view of their unborn child. But new research at MIT could improve the ability of untrained workers to perform ...

Technology - Engineering

Jun 18, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 0 |

Many ancient human teeth, including specimens tens of thousands of years old, still hold onto tiny pieces of food -- and even bacteria. Anthropologists are studying the tartar attached to ancient human teeth ...

Other Sciences - Archaeology & Fossils

May 31, 2012 4 / 5 (2) 0 |

Doctors can now get a peek behind the eardrum to better diagnose and treat chronic ear infections, thanks to a new medical imaging device invented by University of Illinois researchers. The device could usher ...

Technology - Engineering

May 29, 2012 5 / 5 (1) 2 |