Month: December 2009

The body is a battle zone. Cells constantly compete with one another for space and…

Researchers are using the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, as a model system to unravel what…

Working with mice, scientists have shown that a protein made by a gene called “Twist”…

Getting the correct balance of proteins in our diet may be more important for healthy…

It seems like a no-brainer, and it is: Take the junk food out of school…

African violets are enjoyed for their delicate, colorful flowers and furry, soft leaves but many…

The combination of sigmoidoscopy and fecal immunochemical test (FIT) detects advanced proximal (right-sided) tumors better…

Scientists have identified a plant gene that determines overall seed size, and are now investigating…

Pancreatic tumors can be identified by a readily detectable marker that shows promise as a…