Biotechnology Club

University of Northern Iowa

Archive for November, 2007

Research into natural chemicals that mimic marijuana’s effects in the brain could help to explain–and suggest treatments for–pain, anxiety, eating disorders, phobias and other conditions
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Planting RNA on the Farm

Researchers have hit upon a new way to stop the pesky critters that destroy crops: They’ve genetically engineered plants to express insect-killing RNA molecules. The new approach could pave the way for more targeted–and environmentally friendly–pest control.
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Green Car Congress: Bio-hydrogen

Solar Bio-Fuels Consortium Receives Grant to Boost Algal Production of Hydrogen
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Plant Drugs, Healing Herbs, and Phytomedicinals.
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