Archive for the ‘Genetic revolution’ Category

Influenza: Common, and Bird Flu… - Thursday, February 12th, 2004

Common influenza infects people around the world. What are the dangers of pandemic bird flu, and what can we do to avoid them? What are the roles of vaccines, international cooperation, and national governments?

Evolution at Work: A Superheated Story - Thursday, January 8th, 2004

Studies of mitochondria show that polar people evolved greater ability to create heat; study has health implications for energy-deficiency diseases, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

Stem Cell Progress - Friday, November 7th, 2003

Embryonic stem cells are the source of every cell in your body. Does researching them violate human sanctity, or is it medicine’s brightest frontier? Should we rely on adult stem cells instead? In this debate, knowledge is power.

Tortoise Genes Record Volcano - Thursday, October 2nd, 2003

Genes of giant tortoises reflect ancient volcanic eruption in Galapagos Islands.

Making of a Racehorse - Thursday, July 24th, 2003

Scientists work to select and breed first-rate racehorses using biomechanics and computer software. Result? Love that big butt!

Vaccines You Can Eat - Thursday, November 21st, 2002

Edible vaccines offer cheap, easy solution to halt disease in developing countries, but roadblocks remain. Is this an acceptable type of gene-modified food?

Genome Project: What Have We Learned? - Thursday, February 21st, 2002

It’s gibberish to us, but what does the Human Genome Project mean for biology?

Diamonds, Chocolate, Mating - Thursday, February 7th, 2002

Diamonds, mating and chocolate: three necessities of Valentine’s Day.

Evolution Evidence from Fish - Thursday, January 3rd, 2002

Mechanisms of evolution uncovered with stickleback fish research.

Evolution Everywhere - Thursday, September 6th, 2001

Evolution is going on all around us. Evolution and everyday life.

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