More reasons to eat your broccoli
Love it or hate it, broccoli is touted as a superfood, offering an array of health benefits. And it's about to get even more super.
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How much do you know about Dolly the Sheep?
This week marked the 20th anniversary of the birth of arguably the most famous sheep that ever chewed grass. Dolly was created at The Roslin Institute, Scotland, which receives long-term strategic funding from BBSRC.
Biotechnology
Jul 8, 2016
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Lab introduces groundbreaking bioelectronic devices: Bacterial sensors send a jolt of electricity when triggered
When you hit your finger with a hammer, you feel the pain immediately. And you react immediately.
Biotechnology
Nov 2, 2022
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Hacking animal communication with AI
Ever wonder what birds are talking about? Does eavesdropping on bees sound intriguing? Want to know what your cat really thinks of you?
The origin of the chloroplast
A new study, led by the University of Bristol, has shed new light on the origin, timing and habitat in which the chloroplast first evolved.
Biotechnology
Aug 14, 2017
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Researchers show that introduced tardigrade proteins can slow metabolism in human cells
University of Wyoming researchers have gained further insight into how tardigrades survive extreme conditions and have shown that proteins from the microscopic creatures expressed in human cells can slow down molecular processes.
Biotechnology
Mar 26, 2024
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Tardigrades use unique protein to protect themselves from desiccation
Tardigrades, the microscopic animals also known as water bears and moss piglets, have captured the imagination of scientists for almost 250 years, thanks to their Muppet-like appearance and their ability to survive extreme ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 16, 2017
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The human genome is, at long last, complete
When scientists declared the Human Genome Project complete two decades ago, their announcement was a tad premature. A milestone achievement had certainly been reached, with researchers around the world gaining access to the ...
Biotechnology
Mar 31, 2022
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Breakthrough shows how DNA is 'edited' to correct genetic diseases
An international team of scientists has made a major step forward in our understanding of how enzymes 'edit' genes, paving the way for correcting genetic diseases in patients.
Biotechnology
May 26, 2014
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Biologists unlock code regulating most human genes
Molecular biologists at UC San Diego have unlocked the code that initiates transcription and regulates the activity of more than half of all human genes, an achievement that should provide scientists with a better understanding ...
Biotechnology
Jan 24, 2017
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