Friday, November 11, 2011

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News


Scientists defuse the 'Vietnam time bomb': How bacterial pathogen causes deadly tropical disease melioidosis

Posted: 10 Nov 2011 11:20 AM PST

A key mechanism by which a bacterial pathogen causes the deadly tropical disease melioidosis has been discovered by an international team of scientists.

Knocking out key protein in mice boosts insulin sensitivity

Posted: 10 Nov 2011 09:57 AM PST

By knocking out a key regulatory protein, scientists have dramatically boosted insulin sensitivity in lab mice, an achievement that opens a new door for drug development and the treatment of diabetes.

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