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Mapping and sequencing of soybean genome paves the way for improved soybean crops
Soybean, one of the most important global sources of protein and oil, is now the first major crop legume species with a published complete draft genome…
Who's afraid of the HPV vaccine?
A new study concludes that people tend to match their risk perceptions about policy issues with their cultural values, which may explain the intense…
Dog genome researchers track paw prints of selective breeding
From the Dachshund's stubby legs to the Shar-Pei's wrinkly skin, breeding for certain characteristics has left its mark on the dog genome. Researchers have…
Scientists move a step closer to understanding why leopards can't change their spots
The leopard cannot change its spots, nor can the tiger change its stripes, but a new research report published in the January 2009 issue of the journal…
New study raises the possibility that some antiviral drugs could make diseases worse
As the flu season continues in full-swing, most people can appreciate the need for drugs that stop viruses after they take hold in the body. Despite this…
New biomarkers for predicting the spread of colon cancer
Maode Lai and colleagues note that in 2008, 150,000 new cases of colon cancer and over 50,000 deaths from the disease occurred in the United States alone….
