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| Scientists refute Greenpeace claim that genetically modified corn caused new insect pest Posted: 07 Jan 2012 12:19 PM PST Researchers refute claims by Greenpeace Germany that the western bean cutworm is "a new plant pest" that was "caused by genetically engineered corn." The Greenpeace Germany report offers a "surprisingly simplistic conclusion" regarding the spread of western bean cutworm over the last decade, according to researchers.  |
| Scientists characterize protein essential to survival of malaria parasite Posted: 07 Jan 2012 12:18 PM PST A biology lab has successfully cracked the structure of an enzyme made by Plasmodium falciparum, the parasitical protozoan that causes the most lethal form of malaria. Plasmodium cannot live without the enzyme, which is uses to make cell membrane. Because people don't make this enzyme, it is an ideal target for an anti-malarial drug. Such a drug might kill Plasmodium but have minimal side effects for people.  |
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