Reprogramming adult cells to recapture their youthful "can-do-it-all" attitude appears to leave an indelible mark, found researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. When the team, led by Joseph Ecker, PhD., ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 2, 2011
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The many amazing photomicrographs on display at the entrance to the Electron Microscope Laboratory in the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology (CDB) were all taken by laboratory leader Shigenobu Yonemura and his colleagues. ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 10, 2011
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Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine and the University of Chicago have developed a method for labeling and mapping a "sixth nucleotide," whose biological role scientists are only beginning to explore.
Biotechnology
Dec 13, 2010
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UC Davis biomedical engineer Prof. Alexander Revzin has developed a "lab on a chip" device for HIV testing. Revzin's microfluidic device uses antibodies to "capture" white blood cells called T cells that are affected by HIV. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 16, 2010
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Before James Bond heads out on a mission, he has to stop in Q's laboratory for custom-made gadgets such as an exploding watch. Life wasn't so dashing for the suspected Russian spies arrested this week: They allegedly relied ...
Other
Jul 2, 2010
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Cell reprogramming calls The Curious Case of Benjamin Button to mind.
Biotechnology
Jun 29, 2010
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A surprising discovery about the complex make-up of our cells could lead to the development of new types of medicines, a study suggests.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 22, 2010
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Warnings about the dangers of distracted driving while using a cell phone are prevalent these days, but cell phone use while driving may also put family relationships in jeopardy, says University of Minnesota professor Paul ...
Social Sciences
Jun 15, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Using a pair of exotic techniques including a molecular-scale version of ice fishing, a team of researchers working at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have developed methods to measure ...
Bio & Medicine
Apr 27, 2010
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Israeli scientists have developed new technology to fight biological identity theft after realising that DNA evidence found at crime scenes can be easily falsified.
Biotechnology
Aug 20, 2009
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