Genetic engineering can lead to unpredictable impacts
With the aid of genetic engineering scientists can insert genes from one species into another which might not be possible naturally. One of the best examples of this is human genes in rice and fish Continue Reading
Gene study throws light on mental disorders
Genetic researchers have found a new way that is expected to expand its role during human development in case of autism and mental retardation. These finding were found out during study of mutations Continue Reading
New ray of hope for treating Rett syndrome
Up till now it was thought that Rett syndrome could not be cured. It is regarded as a severe form of autism and researchers were able to reverse the symptoms in the case of adult mice through Continue Reading
Lubricin can play an important role in keeping joints agile
Some relief for people having problems with their hip joints!! Duke University researchers have developed a method which enables specific measurement of biomechanical properties of hip joints in the Continue Reading
Genetic testing throws light on Degenerative Eye Disease
This can certainly help in clinical diagnosis. Genetic testing for eye diseases could certainly help in revealing important information regarding complex retinal diseases. Genetic testing is a new Continue Reading
Sense of balance can be restored with vestibular implants
This could certainly help people suffering from hearing problems. Researchers are working on an implant for the inner ear which will be able to help them in regaining their sense of balance. Some Continue Reading
Genetics can lead to super immunity
Researchers have found out tat a bit of gene tweaking could empower the human body in fighting off the most serious diseases. If you don’t believe me then read this following case to strengthen Continue Reading
Genetic engineering can control Angelman syndrome
Does your child suffer from Angelman syndrome? If yes then it might be painful for you to see your child suffer the neurological problems caused by this disease such as seizures and mental Continue Reading
FDA gives nod to absorbable suture created from nature plastic
FDA has given the green signal to a new type of absorbable suture created from material which has been isolated from bacteria modified by recombinant DNA technology. Called as TephaFLEX Absorbable Continue Reading
Genetic diversity being narrowed by engineered food
It is quite alarming to know that livestock breeds worldwide are depleting and around one fifth of them face extinction. In the last fifteen years around one hundred and ninety breeds have vanished Continue Reading
Conversion of unsaturated to saturated oils possible now with genetic manipulation
US researchers have gained success in converting unsaturated oils in temperate plant seeds to more of saturated kind using genetic manipulation. John Shanklin, Brookhaven biochemist stated: While Continue Reading
Eat your slice of beef without the contamination grief
Consumers of canned beef and swine can now stay assured of the quality of the food and relish the taste without any fear of contamination courtesy ‘IdentiGEN’. IdentiGEN has developed Continue Reading
Farmers protest against genetically engineered hormone for cows
The dairy industry might suffer since a number of dairy co-operatives are discouraging the farmers from going for using synthetic hormone in order to collect more milk from cows. A ripple effect is Continue Reading
Textbooks defied: Nerves use sound, not electricity to transmit impulses!
A new research has defied what we read in our biology and medical text books — that nerves transmit impulses through electricity. It says that it is wrong! Nerves transmit sound and not Continue Reading
New vaccine therapy to treat the deadly chemo-resistant ovarian cancer
A better hope for thousands of women suffering from the ‘often resistant to chemotherapy’ ovarian cancer at its advanced stage. A new cancer vaccine therapy is on its way to launch Continue Reading
Dried fruit aroma can be improved with Trehalose
As per a latest study it has been found out that Trehalose which is a naturally occurring sugar in honey, shrimp and sugar can aid in improving the quality and aroma of dried fruit ingredients. The Continue Reading
Health promoting nutrients can be delivered using naturally occurring protein particles
These proteins which I am talking about occur naturally in milk. Researchers at the Technion-Israel institute of Technology have figured out a way for delivering health promoting nutrients with the Continue Reading
Biofuels can lead to more U.S based Biotechnology jobs
America is making efforts for increasing the domestic production of biofuels so that it could lead to the creation of more jobs in this sector. For this purpose President Bush is making whole hearted Continue Reading
Human breast milk gene to be grown in GM rice!
So, now human proteins can be grown on plants! Yes, the United States has received the preliminary approval to grow genetically modified rice, which is capable of producing human protein. The Continue Reading
Genetic analysis can aid in cancer treatments
Do you know anything about genetic analysis? If no then let me tell you that it enables personalizing of pharma treatments of patients suffering from cancer and hence enhances the therapeutic effect Continue Reading
