(Cell Press) Researchers have shown that they can create entirely new strains of infectious proteins known as prions in the laboratory by simply mixing infectious prions from one species with the normal prion proteins of another species.
test tubeInfectious, test tube-produced prions can jump the 'species barr...EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases Wed, 09/03/2008 - 23:00
Resveratrol May Prevent Breast CancerWebMD Health Thu, 07/03/2008 - 00:00
Resveratrol, a grape-derived supplement found in red wine, keeps estrogen from causing breast cancer in test-tube studies. In Search of a Test-Tube HamburgerTIME: Top Science and Health Stories Thu, 04/24/2008 - 01:30
PETA is offering $1 million to the first person who can bring in vitro meat to the market. But scientists say, don't hold your breath Tags:
New Steps Toward Growing Heart CellsWebMD Health Wed, 04/23/2008 - 00:00
Scientists have successfully grown "master" heart cells in a test tube and used them to significantly improve ailing hearts in mice. Tags:
Putting Immunity in a Test TubeTIME: Top Science and Health Stories Fri, 03/28/2008 - 04:25
A Florida-based company's artificial immune system promises to make testing of new vaccines faster, cheaper and safer Putting Human Immunity in a Test TubeTIME: Top Science and Health Stories Fri, 03/28/2008 - 04:20
A Florida-based company's artificial immune system promises to make testing of new vaccines faster, cheaper and safer |
