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Biochemical 'On-Switch' Could Solve Protein Purification Challenge

Biochemical 'On-Switch' Could Solve Protein Purification Challenge

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Oct 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Drugs based on engineered proteins represent a new frontier for pharmaceutical makers. Even after they discover a protein that may form the basis of the next wonder drug, however, they have ...


Research for Organic Farming - Soya Thrives on Nitrogen From the Air

Research for Organic Farming - Soya Thrives on Nitrogen From the Air

Space & Earth / Environment

created Oct 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

For the first time, the capacity of soya plants to absorb nitrogen from the air has been precisely determined in dry areas of Eastern Austria. The primary aim of this project, backed by the FWF Austrian Science ...


Chemical from Soil Bacteria Shows Potential Neuron Toxicity; Has Possible Parkinson's Implications

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Oct 06, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A chemical produced by common soil bacteria may kill neurons that produce dopamine, according to an article authored by University of Alabama researchers publishing Oct. 6. Dopamine neuron demise leads to ...


Virus-resistant grapevines

Virus-resistant grapevines

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 02, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Viruses can cost winegrowers an entire harvest. If they infest the grapevines, even pesticides are often no use. What's more, these chemicals are harmful to the environment. Researchers are growing plants ...


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Microscope reveals how bacteria 'breathe' toxic metals

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers are studying some common soil bacteria that "inhale" toxic metals and "exhale" them in a non-toxic form.