The birth of a mouse in a petri dish the end result of the use of an effective technique to manipulate oocytes heralds a new era in reproductive biology
Scientists are now working towards developing efficient vaccines out of 'complements', proteins which safeguard against disease-causing pathogens (New Scientist, Vo1149, No 2014). Douglas
Most DNA particles are said to be 'characterised' -that is, they code for a specific protein or possess regulatory properties. However, certain uncharacterised material in the form of short DNA
An enzyme called RuBisCo might help scientists from Japan's Research Institute for Innovative Technology for the Earth and the Shizouka Perfectural University in realising their dream of
The efforts of an American biologist might give science something to remember him by. Working with fruitj1ies and the CREB gene, Timothy Tully is all set to prove that long term memory can be enhanced through genetic manipulation
A recent theory which says that the dominant animal in a pack bears the proverbial cross might lead to more systematic studies of relationships between animal behaviour and hormones
Primary muscle cells myoblasts can act as synthesising agents for proteins. transplanted in the body of a patient, myoblasts could help in tackling inherited disorders like those of the heart
Stanford University researchers, by studying what are known as DNA microsatellites, try to explain the genesis and evolution of the Homo sapiens Providing yet another proof in support of the 'Out of Africa' theory
