Wednesday, February 08, 2012

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News


Molecular path from internal clock to cells controlling rest and activity revealed

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 05:28 PM PST

The molecular pathway that carries time-of-day signals from the body's internal clock to ultimately guide daily behavior is like a black box, says a researcher. Now, new research is taking a peek inside, describing a molecular pathway and its inner parts that connect the well-known clock neurons to cells governing rhythms of rest and activity in fruit flies.

Exercise triggers stem cells in muscle

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 11:39 AM PST

Researchers have determined that an adult stem cell present in muscle is responsive to exercise, a discovery that may provide a link between exercise and muscle health. The findings could lead to new therapeutic techniques using these cells to rehabilitate injured muscle and prevent or restore muscle loss with age.

Tiny mountainous region in Siberia may have been genetic source of earliest Native Americans

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 09:36 AM PST

A tiny mountainous region in southern Siberia may have been the genetic source of the earliest Native Americans, according to new research.

First complete 3-D visualization of vitamin D receptor

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 06:27 AM PST

For the first time, scientists have obtained a high-resolution, full 3-D image of a small but vital molecule locked up within our cells: the vitamin D receptor.

No comments: