A cross-disciplinary team is calling for public discussion about a potential new way to solve longstanding global ecological problems by using an emerging technology called "gene drives." The advance could potentially lead ...
Biotechnology
Jul 17, 2014
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That funding for basic science research in the U.S. is bordering on crisis is hardly news to any researcher submitting grant applications today. While the future of funding is unclear, there is no compelling reason to believe ...
Other
May 12, 2014
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If you haven't thought about reworking the human genome so people can colonize other planets, don't worry. Plenty of people are on it.
Space Exploration
Mar 28, 2014
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(Phys.org) —Researchers at Harvard's Wyss Institute have developed a method to carry out large-scale manufacturing of everyday objects—from cell phones to food containers and toys—using a fully degradable bioplastic ...
Materials Science
Mar 4, 2014
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Remnants of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans are associated with genes affecting type 2 diabetes, Crohn's disease, lupus, biliary cirrhosis and smoking behavior. They also concentrate in genes that influence skin and hair ...
Archaeology
Jan 29, 2014
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(Phys.org) —A boy with cystic fibrosis develops a chronic and potentially deadly Burkholderia dolosa infection in his lungs. Varieties of genetic mutations allow some strains of the bacteria to survive the dual assaults ...
Biotechnology
Dec 13, 2013
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Like many bacteria, the Bacillus subtilis lives a double life.
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 11, 2013
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In two parallel projects, researchers have created new genomes inside the bacterium E. coli in ways that test the limits of genetic reprogramming and open new possibilities for increasing flexibility, productivity and safety ...
Biotechnology
Oct 17, 2013
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(Phys.org) —After analyzing hundreds of interactions between cancer drugs and cancer cells using information theory and advanced modeling techniques, Harvard Medical School researchers have found that a standard model for ...
Biochemistry
Oct 10, 2013
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Nocturnal animals need their noses to stay alive. Mice, among others, depend on their impressive olfactory powers to sniff out food or avoid danger in the dark.
Plants & Animals
Oct 2, 2013
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