Geneticists have identified a specific DNA change that is likely to increase risk for developing…
Month: April 2009
Magnetic Nano-‘shepherds’ Organize Cells
The power of magnetism may address a major problem facing bioengineers as they try to…
Model Tissue System Reveals Cellular Communication Via Amino Acids
Researchers have found the first evidence of cell-to-cell communication by amino acids, the building blocks…
Distinguishing Single Cells With Nothing But Light
Researchers have developed a novel optical technique that permits rapid analysis of single human immune…
Stem Cell Therapy Makes Cloudy Corneas Clear
Stem cells collected from human corneas restore transparency and don’t trigger a rejection response when…
Ancient Diatoms Lead To New Technology For Solar Energy
Engineers have discovered a way to use an ancient life form to create one of…
Huge computer worm Conficker stirring to life (AP)
AP – The dreaded Conficker computer worm is stirring. Security experts say the worm’s authors…
French lawmakers reject Internet piracy bill (AP)
AP – French legislators on Thursday rejected legislation to permit cutting off the Internet connections…
Conficker Twitch Leaves Security Sleuths With More Mysteries to Solve
On Tuesday, computers infected by the Conficker worm woke up and downloaded a new variant….
Analysis: Energy prizes spur creativity
United Press International: Universities and businesses are teaming up around the United States to promote…