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Evolution seen on a laboratory bench

In an experiment that might help to silence the critics of evolution, scientists in California have made genes evolve on a laboratory bench. Writing in thi...
13th Apr 2008
 

Bacteria eat antibiotics

Scientists in the US have discovered large numbers of soil-dwelling bacteria that are not only resistant to multiple classes of antibiotics, they also eat them! ...
6th Apr 2008

Bad memories lost to the ether

A new study has shown that a whiff of anaesthetic might be able to wipe away bad memories and even prevent post-traumatic stress disorder....
30th Mar 2008

Water-Guzzlers

Running vehicles on alternatives to fossil fuels could stress scarce water resources, US scientists have warned. ...
9th Mar 2008

The Smell of the Reef

Phytoplankton and algae living on coral reefs release a chemical which attracts fish from miles around, and could play a key role in reef ecology....
9th Mar 2008
 

Beat the Bottle by blocking "pub-stance" P receptor

Scientists have successfully tested a new compound that can help alcoholics to beat their cravings. In a paper in this week's edition of the journal Scienc...
17th Feb 2008

Oestrogen in the water

Scientists in Canada have confirmed that oestrogens from OCPs in sewage water can spill over into rivers and feminise fish. Moreover it can have previously unrecognised impacts on ...
17th Feb 2008

Carnivorous plant’s deadly recipe reveals antibacterials

Nepenthes alata - also known as the pitcher plant for its bottle-shaped leaves – is a killer. ...
10th Feb 2008

Polymer to mend bones

A biodegradable polymer made with green solvents can mend broken thigh bones in mice, UK researchers have shown. ...
10th Feb 2008

Shed a tear for the humble onion

Scientists in New Zealand have used GM technology to develop onions that can't make you cry. ...
3rd Feb 2008

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