Biotechnology News

New type of anti-malarial compound discovered

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Scientists have discovered a promising new drug candidate that represents a new class of drug to treat malaria. Clinical trials for the compound are planned for later this year.

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Mechanisms and function of a type of mysterious immune cell discovered

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

In two closely related studies, two teams of scientists have discovered the underlying mechanisms that activate a type of immune cell in the skin and other organs. The findings may lead to the development of new therapies to treat inflammation, wounds, asthma and malignant tumors.

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Molecules involved in ‘touch’ identified: Could lead to new treatments for pain, deafness and cardiac function

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Scientists have identified two proteins with potential to be important targets for research into a wide range of health problems, including pain, deafness, and cardiac and kidney dysfunction.

Why fish oils work swimmingly against inflammation and diabetes

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Researchers have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance.

Scientists unwrap DNA packaging to gain insight into cells

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Scientists have built a clearer picture of how lengthy strands of DNA are concertinaed when our cells grow and divide, in a discovery could help explain how cell renewal can go wrong.

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Scientists unwrap DNA packaging to gain insight into cells

Nanobiotechnology advances point to medical applications

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Scientists have demonstrated the synthesis of nanosize biological particles with the potential to fight cancer and other illnesses. The research introduces new approaches that are considered “green” nanobiotechnology because they use no artificial compounds.

Generex Biotechnology Initiates Social Media Campaign for Its Corporate and e-Commerce Websites

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:30:00 +0000

WORCESTER, Mass. — Generex Biotechnology Corporation , the leader in drug delivery for metabolic diseases through the inner lining of the mouth, announced today it has initiated an integrated Social Media campaign across its corporate website as well as its e-commerce websites for its various consumer diet, glucose raising and energy products, including Glucose RapidSpray , Crave-NX Diet Spray …

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Lima beans domesticated twice

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Lima beans were domesticated at least twice, according to a new genetic diversity study. Big seeded varieties known as “Big Lima” were domesticated in the Andean Mountains, while small seeded “Sieva” and “Potato” varieties originated in central-western Mexico.

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Commercial organic farms have better fruit and soil, lower environmental impact, study finds

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse. The study is among the most comprehensive of its kind, analyzing 31 chemical and biological soil properties, soil DNA, and the taste, nutrition and quality of three strawberry varieties on more than two dozen commercial fields — 13 conventional and 13 organic.

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Commercial organic farms have better fruit and soil, lower environmental impact, study finds

Live imaging puts new light on stem cell division

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

A long-held assumption about asymmetrical division of stem cells has cracked. Researchers report that the mitotic spindle does not act alone — that cortical proteins help to position a cleavage furrow in the right location.

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Live imaging puts new light on stem cell division