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Chloroplasts could control crop ripening

December 24, 2012
Biologists at Leicester University have discovered that a plant cell regulation process also affects chloroplasts, the part of plants responsible for photosynthesis. The research may have applications in controlling fruit...

Stem cells, quantum physics and fight or flight: The Nobel winners 2012

October 20, 2012
The most prestigious and publicised awards in the science world were announced last month. Stem cell research, ground-breaking quantum methods and the mechanism behind one of the most important group...

Green tea may boost brain cell production

October 12, 2012
Green tea possesses chemical properties that increase the production of brain cells, providing benefits for memory and spatial learning, suggests a new study.Green tea, a popular Chinese beverage, has long...

Packing a powerful punch

September 14, 2012
Brain scans of karate experts have revealed distinctive features in the structure of white matter which could be linked to their ability to punch powerfully from close range. Researchers from...

Bloodstream scavenger stops deadly blood clots

August 22, 2012
A bloodstream scavenger which sweeps up the debris of damaged cells might stop the formation of deadly blood clots without triggering an equally threatening bleed.The compound – PAMAM G-3 –...

How proficient is your microbiology laboratory?

August 21, 2012
Microbiology laboratories have a vital role to play in the food and drink industry, protecting consumers' health by helping to ensure that products are safe to eat and drink. But...

Target healthy tissue to treat cancer

August 20, 2012
Cancer treatments usually target the disease-causing tumour, but researchers in Belfast suggest targeting the non-cancerous cells around a tumour could be a more effective treatment. Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast...

Society of Biology offers professional recognition and development

August 16, 2012
The Society of Biology has launched a new professional register to support the development of biologists. Acceptance onto the register is based primarily upon competency rather than formal qualifications, and...

Microbiology targets food safety

September 16, 2008
As producers and retailers increasingly source materials from around the world, the challenge of ensuring the microbiological safety and quality of the food supply has become a global one. Here...

Prudence and policy – reducing the risks of synthetic biology

August 21, 2008
In theory synthetic biology is the bioterrorists' best friend. So, ask Damon Terrill and Andy Peek, if the technology is evolving to increase the opportunities for misuse, what can and...

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