Sea slug offers clues to human brain disorders
Posted in Human Genome on Dec 29th, 2006
Researchers identify genes similar to those associated with human diseases.
MSNBC
Archive for December, 2006
Scientists Discover Gene Therapy for Depression
Posted in Gene Therapy on Dec 29th, 2006
Scientists have discovered a new gene that makes mice happy, a finding that suggests another avenue of drugs for improving depression in humans.
LiveScience.com
FDA OK May Spark ‘Clone-Free’ Labels
Posted in Animal Biotechnology on Dec 29th, 2006
Federal government approval of cloned animals for food may prompt ‘clone-free’ labels.
CBS News
The Seeds of a Mission
Posted in Plant Biotechnology on Dec 29th, 2006
DENISON, Iowa — With some restaurants and even the city of New York swearing off trans fat, Monsanto recently sent representatives here with a mission: persuade farmers to grow a special kind of soybean that produces a valuable alternative to frying oil laden with trans fat.
New York Times
F.D.A. Tentatively Declares Food From Cloned Animals to Be Safe
Posted in Animal Biotechnology on Dec 29th, 2006
After years of delay, the Food and Drug Administration tentatively concluded yesterday that milk and meat from some cloned farm animals are safe to eat. That finding could make the United States the first country to allow products from cloned livestock to be sold in grocery stores.
 New York Times
How a Zebrafish Regrows a Fin
Posted in Animal Biotechnology on Dec 27th, 2006
If a zebrafish loses a chunk of its tail fin, not to worry, it’ll grow the fin back within a week. How this fish along with other cold-blooded animals, such as lizards, newts and frogs, can replace complex body parts with the ease of magicians has eluded scientists.
LiveScience
Scientists Racing to Catch Gene-Dopers
Posted in Gene Therapy on Dec 27th, 2006
Scientists hope to catch athletes who may attempt to boost performance by manipulating genes.
CBS News
Stem Cells Gotten From Unfertilized Eggs
Posted in Stem Cells on Dec 27th, 2006
Procedure could produce stem cells without using fertilized embryo.
BBC News
Scientists Get OK for Engineered Peanuts
Posted in Plant Biotechnology on Dec 27th, 2006
Scientists get approval to make genetically engineered peanuts that may be more nutritious.
CBS News
Mutant gene blocks sense of pain
Posted in Human Genome on Dec 27th, 2006
Researchers have discovered a gene mutation which prevents otherwise healthy carriers from feeling pain.
BBC News
