Tuesday, November 08, 2011

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News


Easily 'Re-programmable cells' could be key in creation of new life forms

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 01:22 PM PST

Scientists are working on an ambitious research project to develop an in vivo biological cell-equivalent of a computer operating system.

Molecule serves as a key in some protein interactions

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 12:33 PM PDT

Researchers have identified an unexpected mechanism facilitating some protein interactions that are the workhorses of cells and, in the process, identified a potential new cancer drug development target.

Biologists use flies and mice to get to the heart of Down syndrome

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 06:16 AM PDT

A novel study involving fruit flies and mice has allowed biologists to identify two critical genes responsible for congenital heart defects in individuals with Down syndrome, a major cause of infant mortality and death in people born with this genetic disorder.

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