News articles tagged with 'DNA' (Page 114)
New mechanism discovered for DNA recombination and repair
— 12 Sep 2007 14:08 | ChemistryA biochemistry research team led by Dr Andrew H.-J. Wang and Dr Ting-Fang Wang at the Institute of Biological Chemistry, Academia Sinica (IBCAS), has discovered that the RecA family…
Mystery behind how nuclear membrane forms during mitosis solved
— 10 Sep 2007 15:37 | BiologyJust how a dividing cell rebuilds the nuclear envelope, the protective, functional wrapping that encases both the original and newly copied genetic material, has been a source of controversy…
MIT works toward safer gene therapy
— 7 Sep 2007 17:12 | ChemistryIn work that could lead to safe and effective techniques for gene therapy, MIT researchers have found a way to fine-tune the ability of biodegradable polymers to deliver genes. Gene…
Ancient Greenland was really green
— 6 Jul 2007 03:11 | Geology and palaeontologyAncient Greenland was green. New Danish research has shown that it was covered in conifer forest and, like southern Sweden today, had a relatively mild climate. Eske Willerslev, a professor…
Scientists ponder plant life on extrasolar Earth-like planets
— 19 Jun 2007 18:39 | AstronomyWhen we think of extrasolar Earth-like planets, the first tendency is to imagine weird creatures like Jar Jar Binks, Chewbacca, and, if those are not bizarre enough, maybe even the…
Researchers to study the status of black bears in Missouri
— 13 Jun 2007 20:39 | BiologyResearchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia are studying the status of black bears in Missouri. Black bears were abundant in the state during the 18th and 19th centuries, but…
DNA analysis suggests under-reported kills of threatened whales
— 17 May 2007 15:30 | EnvironmentA new study analysing whale meat sold in Korean markets suggests the number of whales being sold for human consumption in the Asian country is much higher than that being reported to…
Study shows three genetically distinct groups of chimpanzees
— 20 Apr 2007 22:10 | BiologyThe largest study to date of genetic variation among chimpanzees has found that the traditional, geography-based sorting of chimps into three populations - western, central and eastern…