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Ribosome Close-up The
first complete images of a ribosome in action should open new vistas in many
fields of biological research, from studies of antibiotic resistance to those
involving the origins of life. (9/25/99)
Learning from Hurricanes
As hurricane Floyd roared along the eastern coast of the US, biologists and
engineers were ready, putting in place lessons learned from previous large scale
storms and conducting new studies of Floyd and those that come after. (9/16/99)
Brain Booster Adding
a gene that encourages extra production of a common neurotransmitter appears
to boost both the memory and learning ability of experimental animals. (9/02/99)
Knockout Kidney Disease
Researchers now have a better understanding of the cause of one of the most
common forms of kidney disease as well as a potential cure, thanks to a mouse
with a single missing gene. (8/30/99)
NO to Glaucoma A
new neuroprotective approach aimed at blocking the synthesis of nitric oxide
may offer the hope of new treatments for glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness
in the world. (8/19/99)
Bacterial X-rays The
first ever three dimensional images of the steps involved in bacterial infection
provide clues to a whole new way to ward off infectious diseases. (8/13/99)
Air Apparent The discovery
of bacterial fossil remnants more than two billions years old, and of a new
form of carbon never before seen in nature, may both provide clues to the origins
of life on our planet. (8/5/99)
What's That Smell? A
high resolution imaging technique developed by researchers at Duke University
that visualizes the brain in the act of sensing odors could act as a 'Rosetta
stone' for understanding olfactory processes, and the related processes of learning
and memory. (7/25/99)
Healthy Proteins from the Evil Weed
A genetically modified version of the
tobacco plant appears to offer the promise of a new method for manufacturing
therapeutic proteins that is both cheaper and safer than current methods. (7/16/99)
PEDF- The Eyes Have It
The discovery of a protein in the human
eye that inhibits the growth of new blood vessels could lead to the development
of drugs to prevent common vision-stealing diseases. (7/9/99)
Evolution Revolution
The science of evolution has itself evolved
beyond a general theory to an enhanced understanding of the synergistic processes
of life on Earth and to a tool used in modern molecular medicine.Yet, there
appears to be a widening chasm between public understanding of evolution and
its application in the science world. (6/25/99)
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