University of Northern Iowa
Posted in Stem Cells on May 27th, 2007
Last week, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick proposed cranking up his state’s status as a life sciences powerhouse by spending $1 billion over 10 years to create a stem cell bank and promote therapies based on RNA interference technology to turn off genes.
Science
Posted in Uncategorized on May 27th, 2007
Various materials, such as glass, plastic, metals, etc., are utilized for preparing DNA chips. In each particular case special approaches are used for immobilization of different oligonucleotide derivatives on the solid supports. We describe a general technique for DNA chips preparation on various unmodified surfaces using one type of oligonucleotide derivative, [...]
Posted in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology on May 27th, 2007
The N. Blokhin National Cancer Research Center is one of the few Russian scientific institutions in which hybridoma technology of monoclonal antibody (mAb) production has been successfully established. Using this technology, several dozens of mAbs to various antigens of human leukocytes have been elaborated. These mAbs are widely used for immune [...]
Posted in Plant Biotechnology on May 27th, 2007
Glucosamine is used to treat osteoarthritis or as a nutritional supplement. The synthesis, isolation, and purification of glucosamine play a crucial role in its industrial application. This work presents the production of glucosamine from microbial fermentation, and discusses the production problems at both the upstream and downstream operations when the fermentation [...]
Posted in Plant Biotechnology on May 27th, 2007
The beginning of the 21st century is characterized by growing interest in the problems of biosafety, which are determined, on the one hand, by the wide use of novel biotechnologies and the necessity to develop the adequate precautionary measures, and, on the other hand, by the objective threat of bioterrorism. Therefore, [...]
Posted in Human Genome on May 27th, 2007
A deluge of discount, high-quality sequences made possible by new technologies has inspired researchers to use these data in new ways to understand DNA regulation.
Science
Posted in Plant Biotechnology on May 27th, 2007
Farmers have become dependent on a herbicide called glyphosate and on crops engineered to resist it. Now, weeds are becoming resistant, and researchers are scrambling for alternatives. Crops engineered to resist dicamba, described in a report on page 1185 of this issue of Science, may offer one such alternative.
Science
Posted in Synthetic Biology on May 26th, 2007
http://www.sysbio.harvard.edu/csb/benenson/index_files/Benenson_animation.swf
Posted in Bioenergy on May 10th, 2007
The United Nations said Tuesday that biofuels like ethanol can greatly help reduce global warming and create jobs for the rural poor, but warned that the benefits may be offset by serious environmental problems and higher food prices for the hungry.
CBS News
Posted in Plant Biotechnology on May 4th, 2007
All new farming methods, not just genetically modified (GM) crops, should be assessed for their potential impact on the environment, UK experts suggest.
BBC News