Category: Biological

World’s first biolimb: Rat forelimb grown in the lab

The growth of a rat forelimb grown in the lab offers hope that one day amputees may receive fully functional, biological replacement limbs Source: World’s >>>

Posted: June 3, 2015 in Biological

Scientists discover new sea creatures off Puerto Rico coast

    A team of U.S. scientists involved a project backed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has conducted groundbreaking exploration of the ocean >>>

Posted: May 31, 2015 in Biological

U.S. Economy Doomed by Healthcare – Smarter Analyst

As it stands now, U.S. healthcare will bankrupt the nation and doom it to permanent stagnation and recession. That healthcare alone is dooming the U.S. >>>

Posted: May 30, 2015 in Biological, Editorial

Dinosaurs Were Warm-Blooded, Scientist Suggests

Dinosaurs were endothermic (warm-blooded) like mammals, says paleontologist Dr Michael D’Emic of Stony Brook University.

Posted: May 30, 2015 in Biological

New HIV Study Was So Dramatic, It Had To Be Stopped Early | ThinkProgress

New research has global implications for the way HIV-positive people receive treatment. Source: New HIV Study Was So Dramatic, It Had To Be Stopped Early >>>

Posted: May 29, 2015 in Biological

Living on Earth: Talcum Powder Linked to Ovarian Cancer

Talcum powder has been used for decades as a lubricant, in cosmetics and for personal hygiene, and for diapering babies. But studies going back years >>>

Posted: May 26, 2015 in Biological

Immune System Reset May Halt Multiple Sclerosis Progression NIH Research Matters – National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Source: Immune System Reset May Halt Multiple Sclerosis Progression NIH Research Matters – National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Posted: May 24, 2015 in Biological

Scientists create mice with a major genetic cause of ALS, frontotemporal dementia — ScienceDaily

A novel mouse has been developed that exhibits the symptoms and neurodegeneration associated with the most common genetic forms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic >>>

Posted: May 23, 2015 in Biological

Genetically-engineered yeast is the future of flavor

Why does grape candy taste so fake? What on earth is blue raspberry, anyway? And what is the difference between natural and artificial, at least >>>

Posted: May 22, 2015 in Biological

Vampire Healing: Young Blood Can Mend Old Broken Bones | Science | Smithsonian

u Source: Vampire Healing: Young Blood Can Mend Old Broken Bones | Science | Smithsonian

Posted: May 20, 2015 in Biological