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Mosquito gene map has been completed
An international team has completed the genetic mapping of Aedes aegypti, creating a precursor to finding ways to prevent yellow fever and tropical fever transmitted by…
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Regenerating stem cells from mouse skin
Three independent groups of scientists in the United States on June 6 announced a groundbreaking work in stem cell research: they can replicate stem cells from mouse ski…
Biology
Stem cells can treat neurological disorders
Based on scientists' reports, human stem cells are taken from pregnancy as well as from the fetus; Both can delay the neuropathy in rats, stimulating these cells to move…
Biology
Flies can help treat liver disease
A study of flies (probably sucking on sap) will probably find new treatments for liver and diabetes diseases in humans.
Biology
Queen bees promiscuous for descendants
Looking for many males to mate, honey lords take much effort and time. In addition, it puts her at risk of prey to others and some diseases. But all those dangers don't…
Biology
Hybrids between humans and controversial animals in the UK
British scientists are worried that plans to hybridize human and animal cells to seek treatment for diseases caused by degeneration will have to be postponed temporarily…
Biology
Yellow dwarf virus, stunted wilt on rice: New disease ...
Rice stunt disease in rice is a new disease, due to the mixing of 3 types of virus such as Dwarf rice grass, Dendrocalamus stunt disease caused by brown planthopper and…
Biology
The southern plain meets brown pests
Leaf-dwarf and yellow dwarf diseases are devastating rice in the Southeast and the Mekong River Delta, but localities are very slow in delineating the enclosure.
Biology
Gene therapy helps bring light to dogs who are born blind
A group of French researchers succeeded in giving light to dogs suffering from congenital blindness of Leber, a genetic disease that causes retinal degeneration.
Biology
Nano technology and hope for people with heart disease or other injuries.
SAN FRANCISCO: Scientists have created heart attacks or other wounds on mice but these mice have quickly recovered thanks to the help of Nano technology. If the new trea…
Biology
Disease looks from the perspective of evolutionary theory
Dealing with a disease, we often ask 'why' (why do I have it?). The question can be approached by two explanations: one is to explain the root cause directly, and the ot…
Biology
2005 Biomedical Nobel Prize - A realm goes back to bacteria
Two Australians selected for the prestigious 2005 award: Digestive System Specialist Barry J. Marshall (54) and a pathologist
Biology
Where is the genetic variation and personal health related?
The scientists detected and found that succinylcholine metabolism was too slow to be involved in specific genetic variations. An estimated 1,3500 individuals carry two v…
Biology
China: Successful transplant of stem cells into goat embryos
On May 29, a group of scientists in Shanghai, China, said they had successfully implanted the world's first goat embryonic stem cells - an important step forward in the…