Biology News Net

Monday th 26th of May 2008

Protein that provides innate defense against HIV could lead to new treatments - 00:35

Friday th 23rd of May 2008

Miracle leaves that may help protect against liver damage - 18:28

Pittsburgh scientists find protein may be key to new therapies for elevated triglycerides - 18:28

Scientists announce top 10 new species, issue SOS - 18:28

A superorganism in trouble - 18:28

Failed HIV drug gets second chance with addition of gold nanoparticles - 18:28

Origin of cells for connective tissues of skull and face challenged - 18:28

Thursday th 22nd of May 2008

Major 'missed' biochemical pathway emerges as important in virtually all cells - 22:29

At the synapse: Gene may shed light on neurological disorders - 22:29

Over 50 percent of oceanic shark species threatened with extinction - 22:29

Gatekeepers are discovered in the human cell 'shredder' - 22:29

Insect release proposed to control exotic strawberry guava - 22:29

Fluorescent nano-barcodes could revolutionize diagnostics - 22:29

Real-time observation of the DNA-repair mechanism - 22:29

Study finds unique HIV vaccine formula elicits strong immune responses - 22:29

Scientists reveal the lifestyle evolution of wild marine bacteria - 22:29

Brain's 'trust machinery' identified - 00:14

A missing link settles debate over the origin of frogs and salamanders - 00:14

USC stem cell study sheds new light on cell mechanism - 00:14

Relocation of endangered Chinese turtle may save species - 00:14

Scientists discover how common vaccine booster works - 00:14

Gladstone scientists reveal the genetics of fat storage in cells - 00:14

New study finds most North Pacific humpback whale populations rebounding - 00:14

Wednesday th 21st of May 2008

Scientists discover a molecular scaffold that guides connections between brain cells - 10:42

Sleep-deprived brains alternate between normal activity and 'power failure' - 10:42

Study finds that recalled Aqua Dots did contain poisonous chemical - 10:42

How can we measure the emotional states of animals? - 10:42

Unique adaptive evolution in snake proteins -- insight into vertebrate physiology - 10:42

Scientists find first dinosaur tracks on Arabian Peninsula - 10:42

Analysis of millions of US births shows association between birth defects and preterm birth - 10:42

Tuesday th 20th of May 2008

Scientists 'paint' viruses to track their fate in the body - 16:56

Clue to mystery crustacean in parasite form - 08:56

Tracking influenza's every movement - 08:56

Researchers find smallpox drug may also target adenovirus - 08:56

The photonic beetle - 08:56

World first discovery -- genes from extinct Tasmanian tiger function in a mouse - 08:56

Monday th 19th of May 2008

Neural cell transplants may help those with Parkinson's disease - 16:49

Researchers close in on new melanoma gene - 16:49

Ancient deep-sea coral reefs off southeastern US serve as underwater 'islands' in the Gulf stream - 16:49

Traditional herbal medicine kills pancreatic cancer cells, Jefferson researchers report - 16:49

Surgeon operates to rescue chimp with rare deformity - 16:49

Blood test for lung cancer may be possible - 16:49

UQ researchers make West Nile vaccine breakthrough - 16:49

Sunday th 18th of May 2008

Researchers develop first transgenic monkey model of Huntington's disease - 22:07

Saturday th 17th of May 2008

Disabling mouse enzyme increases fertility - 14:35

Researchers expand natural killer cells in cord blood to fight leukemia - 14:35

Fibroids common, but women have options - 14:35

Biosensor for measuring stress in cells - 14:35

HIV infection stems from few viruses - 14:35

Thursday th 15th of May 2008

An ancient protein balances gene activity and silences foreign DNA in bacteria - 23:14