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Faster, Cheaper, Better

Home / Features / April 14th, 2007; Vol.171 #15 / Faster, Cheaper, Better

Methods now under development could make DNA sequencing quicker and less expensive, paving the way for the day when treatments can be tailored to each person's genetic profile. (p. 235)

Published: April 14th, 2007; Vol.171 #15
Found in: Biology
Natural-Born Addicts: Brain differences may herald drug addiction

Home / News / March 3rd, 2007; Vol.171 #9 / Natural-Born Addicts: Brain differences may herald drug addiction

Differences in the behavior and the brain receptors of rats seem to predict which of the rodents will become cocaine addicted. (p. 133)

Published: March 3rd, 2007; Vol.171 #9
Found in: Behavior
Fungus produces cancer drug

Home / News / March 3rd, 2007; Vol.171 #9 / Fungus produces cancer drug

Several varieties of fungi that attack hazelnuts produce high quantities of the popular cancer drug paclitaxel. (p. 142)

Published: March 3rd, 2007; Vol.171 #9
Found in: Biomedicine
Cocoa compound increases brain blood flow

Home / News / March 3rd, 2007; Vol.171 #9 / Cocoa compound increases brain blood flow

Cocoa that retains compounds usually removed to soften the product's flavor can significantly improve blood flow to the brain. (p. 142)

Published: March 3rd, 2007; Vol.171 #9
Found in: Nutrition
Weight Matters: Big and little mouse pups become obese adults

Home / News / February 24th, 2007; Vol.171 #8 / Weight Matters: Big and little mouse pups become obese adults

Being either overnourished or undernourished before birth can alter gene activity, leading to obesity during adulthood. (p. 115)

Published: February 24th, 2007; Vol.171 #8
Found in: Biology
Bridging the Divide? Technique sheds light on cleft palate gene

Home / News / February 17th, 2007; Vol.171 #7 / Bridging the Divide? Technique sheds light on cleft palate gene

A new approach has enabled researchers to prevent cleft palate in mice genetically engineered to develop that birth defect. (p. 101)

Published: February 17th, 2007; Vol.171 #7
Found in: Biology
Small tweaks prevent 1918-flu transmission

Home / News / February 17th, 2007; Vol.171 #7 / Small tweaks prevent 1918-flu transmission

Just a couple of small genetic changes in a pandemic flu virus prevented it from passing efficiently between lab animals. (p. 110)

Published: February 17th, 2007; Vol.171 #7
Found in: Biomedicine
More of the Same: 2008's science budget mirrors 2007's

Home / News / February 10th, 2007; Vol.171 #6 / More of the Same: 2008's science budget mirrors 2007's

President Bush's proposed science budget for fiscal year 2008 closely reflects last year's recommended budget. (p. 86)

Published: February 10th, 2007; Vol.171 #6
Found in: Science & Society
Vice Vaccines

Home / Features / February 10th, 2007; Vol.171 #6 / Vice Vaccines

Vaccines currently in development could give people a novel way to kick their addictions and lose weight. (p. 90)

Published: February 10th, 2007; Vol.171 #6
Found in: Biomedicine
Food smells reduce diet's life-extending benefits

Home / News / February 10th, 2007; Vol.171 #6 / Food smells reduce diet's life-extending benefits

The scent of food may decrease the life-extending effects of a low-calorie diet. (p. 94)

Published: February 10th, 2007; Vol.171 #6
Found in: Biology

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