Antibiotic resistant bacteria from the nature
Antibiotics are naturally or synthetically produced drugs used for treatment of wide spectrum of microorganisms. As a result of uncontrolled antibiotics use, modern society faced antibiotic resistance...
View ArticleDecoded domestic pig genome
Domestic pig (Sus scrofa) originates from the wild boar. It is domesticated ~13 000 years BC. People cultivate pigs mainly for their meat. Their bones and hair are used for brush production. Some types...
View ArticleGluten free wheat is produced!
Gluten is a plant protein. It provides elasticity, shape and chewy texture of pastas and other products made of plants containing gluten such as wheat, barley and ray. Prolamin and gluten are main...
View Articlehow predict which aminoacid form secondary structure
Hi all, How do predict what types of secondary structure (left alpha helices, right alpha helices, parallel beta sheet, antiparallel beta sheet) from amino acid sequence? Reply as soon as possible
View ArticleHow to accelerate cellulosic biofuel production?
Plants could be useful source of biofuel. Ethanol can be derived from lignocelluloses (structural element of the cell wall in plants), from inedible part of the plants, wood or grass. Cellulosic...
View ArticleInnovations in the biorobotics field
Idea of fully developed and functional robots that will look and act like humans is not new. People are fascinated by the idea of having their own electronic replica that could perform each task they...
View ArticleGenes associated with cancer pathogenesis
All biochemical processes in the human body are tightly associated with gene expression. When some elements in this complex machinery doesn’t work properly, whole cascade of events will be disturbed,...
View ArticleAncient DNA could tell a lot of different stories
Information or “recipe” for every living organism is contained in DNA material (or RNA, in some viral species). DNA is composed of nucleotides aligned in two chains that bond together through...
View ArticleInsect transmitted diseases could be prevented by symbiotic bacteria
Symbiosis is tight, mutualistic (cooperative), relationship between two or more biological species. Most symbiotic relationships last for a life time. Lichen is typical examples of symbiotic organism....
View ArticleNew mRNA Influenza Vaccine - New Scientist
Influenza (flu) is infectious disorder induced by RNA viruses that belong to Orthomyxoviridae family. Three genera are associated with influenza disease in humans: Influenzavirus A, B and C. Flu is...
View ArticleNanotech and starch based material could improve fruit ripening
Transformation of the fruit from green to fully mature, desirable for eating, is called ripening. Process is induced by gaseous plant hormone called ethylene. Its production is associated with outer...
View ArticleFactors That Increase Chances of Cancer Development in a Person
Among the most dreaded diseases, cancer is one of them and affects different organs or tissues within the body. In the present times, many types of cancers affecting different parts of the body with...
View ArticleBotulinum Toxin: Medical Applications
Botulinum toxin is a peptide produced by anaerobic bacteria Clostridium botulinum. This is one of the most potent neurotoxins in the world. Botulinum intoxication, characterized by severe paralysis...
View ArticleGene targeting induced selective loss of chromosome 21 in Down syndrome
Gene targeting uses homologues recombination techniques to change endogenous genes of interest by inserting new, or deleting and altering existing genes. Genetic recombination is facilitated by enzymes...
View ArticleNew drugs could help combat obesity
Food is source of energy for all biological functions in the living organisms. In the past, food wasn’t easily accessible as it is today. People had to pass long distances, cope with poor weather...
View ArticleDrug for Fragile X syndrome and autism
Fragile X syndrome is inherited disorder associated mostly with males. Most prominent features of the disease are mental retardation, autistic and stereotypic (repetitive) behavior. It results from...
View ArticleCytogenetic Technologist Job Description, Salary and Training Programs
What is Cytogenetic technology? Cytogenetics deals with the study of cell division along with the structure of chromosomes. The main application of this field is in the study of different congenital...
View ArticleErgonomist Job Description, Salary and Training Programs
Ergonomics The Association of Canadian Ergonomists define Ergonomics as the scientific discipline concerned with interactions among humans and other elements of a system (e.g. the tools, equipment,...
View ArticleCollection, Storage and Uses of Stem Cells
Stem cells are the basic cells of the human body, which are necessary for the development of all tissues. However, they have the ability to morph into specific tissues during the life. This means that...
View ArticleCommercial Use of the Plants Improved by Genetic Engineering
Genetic engineering or recombinant DNA technology involves the whole specter of techniques for finding a specific gene in the genome of a species, isolating, cloning, determining the sequence of...
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