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Transplanting genes helps mice have eyesight like humans
By adding genes to the genetic code, the mice saw the world in full color like humans, instead of the familiar gray sight in their eyes.
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Cloning mice successfully from skin stem cells
American researchers have succeeded in cloning mouse clones by first using adult stem cells extracted from the rodent's skin.
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The mystery of the massive disappearance of bees in America
The beekeepers in the US are showing great concern. Since October 2006, beekeepers in 22 states have recorded a sharp drop in the number of bees in the nest. More than 3…
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Four types of plants affect human life
These four plants not only change the daily life of hundreds of millions of people but also affect the history of the world.
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Microorganisms 'draw' pictures
Flower paintings and microbiology. A term unfamiliar to you? Probably, because it is a very new idea of the research group Pham Thanh Ho, Ho Bao Thuy Quyen and Mr. Thi…
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Purple potatoes
Restaurants in Shanghai (China) raced to invite lovers of a special dish: purple potatoes. Not only sweet and unusual colors, purple potatoes are also unique by origin f…
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Genetic memory of stress in plants
Recent studies have shown that under the influence of stress, plants not only physiologically change but also changes in genomes have initially been recorded. Although p…
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Leading candidate of biofuels
Biofuels (biofuels) made from agricultural products (such as cereals, oilseeds ...) in the near future may face a competitive rival. Bump: micro algae.
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Spicy peppers in the world
In the fall of 2006, Guinness World Records officially recognized Bhut Jolokia as the ultimate hot pepper variety. The meritorious figure discovered this
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Asexual reproduction: Promises many important applications
On February 23, 1996, scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland announced success in giving Dolly asexual reproduction. Since then it has been 10 years, wearing d
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Use bacteria against earthquakes
Bacillus pasteurii bacteria have the ability to turn sand into cement. US researchers have taken the initiative to use them to make a porous soil solid, protecting build…
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Lam Dong: Many rare orchids are in danger of extinction
VNA quoted the experts of Da Lat Biology Institute, saying that there are about 400 species of Cymbidium in Vietnam, there are more than 70% of species in the mountainou…
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Urban 'ants' suffer better heat
The heat of cities is changing the way it responds to the intense temperature of urban living ants, providing an overview of the impacts that global climate change can c…
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Produce fuel from sunflower oil
Producing fuel from sunflower oil can be an additional source of income for farmers. That's the belief of Daniel Lalarbie, who has two years of experience in running a b…