Scientists call for global push to advance research in synthetic biology
...rch area is synthetic biology the construction or redesign of biological systems components that do not naturally exist, by combining the engineering applications and practices of nanoscience with molecular biology. The early twenty-first century is a time of tremendous promise and tremendous peril, includ...Largest synthetic gene ever built offers insights into anti-malarial drug resistance
...he pH values can help pharmacologists and chemists redesign a molecule to take advantage of these changes."...Walking tall: UH student working on space suit redesign for NASA
...h on the astronaut," Scott-Pandorf said. "Possible redesign ideas are to alter the pack to fit the front and back of the space suit evenly or create a pack that attaches closer to the waist, which would lower the astronaut's center of gravity. It's the same idea as if you were balancing on a surf board bendin...European Union outpaces United States on chemical safety
.... company such as Hewlett-Packard or Dell needs to redesign its laptops or substitute chemicals used in production to meet E.U. standards, they are likely to make the same changes in laptops made and bought outside the European Union. The size of the European market (more than 485 million citizens) will push...New methods for screening nanoparticles
...ts may provide scientists with information to help redesign nanoparticles to minimize safety concerns, and to optimize their use in health-related applications. They may also lead to effective screening practices for carbon-based materials." A variety of studies conducted in living animals, which are descri...A look at the Conservation Security Program for the 2007 farm bill
...ill contribute to the nationwide discussion on the redesign of CSP and help document, for Congress, the importance of full funding for this conservation initiative." Merrigan says, "By asking some key questions about the current eligibility requirements and payment structure of CSP, we were able to identify s...NC State researchers redesign life for Mars and beyond
...ty are looking deep under water for clues onhow to redesign plants for life deep in outer space. Some of the stresses inherent with travel and life in space extreme temperatures,drought, radiation and gravity, for example are not easily remedied with traditional plantdefenses. So Dr. Wendy Boss, William Nea...VIB signs cooperation agreement for the development of a new, universal flu vaccine
...ainst all flu virus variants and reduce the annual redesign of the vaccine.'...Redesigned protein accelerates blood clotting
...ave filed a patent application for the factor VIII redesign used in the published study. Moving forward, Fay's team will target additional calcium binding sites with the goal of making changes that further increase factor VIII potency. "Our goal is to improve upon nature by developing gain-of-function facto...National Academies Keck Futures Initiative to co-sponsor life engineering symposium
...uch as enzymes, genetic circuits, and cells or the redesign of existing biological systems. Topics include: the use of DNA as programmable substrate; the design of synthetic bacteria to produce malaria drugs and fight cancer; methods for programming stem cells; and ways to engineer signaling proteins to cont...NYU chemist wins Watson Young Investigator award
...innovative computational strategy for the rational redesign of enzymes. Scientists have long sought to develop biocatalysts for applications in medicine, food, and chemical synthesis, as well as for degrading hazardous materials. The key obstacle is a detailed understanding of enzyme function and an innovativ...Researchers discover transport molecule that allows boron into cells
...reach the tumor. Dr. Muallem said that perhaps redesign of the boron-based chemicals to be transported by NaBC1 can facilitate their delivery to the tumors, and may help in improving boron radiotherapy. Other physiology researchers who contributed to the study were Drs. Meeyoung Park, Qin Li and Nikola...