News articles tagged with 'biological'
Biocompatible graphene transistor array reads cellular signals
— 2 Dec 2011 10:47 | TechnologyResearchers have demonstrated, for the first time, a graphene-based transistor array that is compatible with living biological cells and capable of recording the electrical signals…
Scientists develop brand new class of small molecules through innovative chemistry
— 20 Nov 2011 18:36 | ChemistryInspired by natural products, scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have created a new class of small molecules with the potential to serve as a rich foundation…
NIH study finds genetic clues to major cause of kidney disease worldwide
— 6 Apr 2011 15:58 | HealthFor the first time, researchers have found five regions in the human genome that increase susceptibility to immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, a major cause of kidney failure worldwide…
Chronic stress of cancer causes accelerated telomere shortening
— 3 Apr 2011 12:08 | HealthResults of a study presented at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011, held here April 2-6, lend credence to the idea that improving quality of life affects stress-related biological markers…
Manage biological invasions like natural disasters, biologists say
— 1 Apr 2011 16:12 | BiologyBiological invasions get less prime-time coverage than natural disasters, but may be more economically damaging and warrant corresponding investments in preparedness and response planning,…
Epigenomic findings illuminate veiled variants
— 28 Mar 2011 14:12 | HealthGenes make up only a tiny percentage of the human genome. The rest, which has remained measurable but mysterious, may hold vital clues about the genetic origins of disease. Using a…
Tiny 'on-chip detectors' count individual photons
— 17 Mar 2011 20:54 | TechnologyA team of researchers has integrated tiny detectors capable of counting individual photons on computer chips. These detectors, called 'single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD),' act like…
Study provides new tool to monitor coral reef 'vital signs'
— 17 Mar 2011 17:44 | EnvironmentUniversity of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science scientist Chris Langdon and colleagues developed a new tool to monitor coral reef vital signs. By accurately…
Consortium finds chronic liver cirrhosis clues
— 13 Mar 2011 19:25 | HealthResearchers have provided new clues into the genetics underlying a chronic form of liver disease, called primary biliary cirrhosis, which can lead to transplant surgery for patients.…
Listening to music is biological
— 26 Feb 2011 16:51 | BiologyMusic is listened in all known cultures. Similarities between human and animal song have been detected: both contain a message, an intention that reflects innate emotional state that…