synthetic biology
Infant Estrogen Levels Tracked Through Diaper Research
The method, previously used in nonhuman primates, will allow researchers to learn more about the association between estrogen levels in human infants and their…
Small RNA as Modular Kit
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea in humans. On entering the digestive tract, these bacteria will not proliferate unchallenged:…
TB-drugome provides new targets for anti-tuberculosis drug discovery
The study was published Nov. 4 in PLoS Computational Biology.”Tuberculosis is currently one of the most widely spread infectious diseases, with an estimated…
Researchers Reshape Basic Understanding of Cell Division
By tracking the flow of information in a cell preparing to split, Johns Hopkins scientists have identified a protein mechanism that coordinates and regulates…
Replacing faulty neurons
Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology, Kobe, have shown that neurons called Purkinje cells can not only be generated from embryonic stem…
Cell membranes behave like cornstarch and water
Mix two parts cornstarch and one part water. Swirl your fingers in it slowly and the mixture is a smoothly flowing liquid. Punch it quickly with your fist and…