Topic
Life Science
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Rachael Rettner • April 20, 2009
Scientists are researching ways to use a “gene knockout” technique known as RNA interference to help fight HIV.
Carina Storrs • April 3, 2009
New tricks to breed sexier Mediterranean fruit flies could improve control of an important agricultural pest.
Genevra Pittman • March 27, 2009
Study alerts Everest climbers to pay attention to early warning signs of cerebral edema.
Shelley DuBois • March 18, 2009
Scientists listen to the mating songs of disease-carrying mosquitoes in hopes that they’ll use what they learn to control wild populations.
Erik Ortlip • March 10, 2009
A microscopic arms race may lead to a new cost effective malaria treatment.
Brett Israel • February 12, 2009
Shara Bailey talks about the importance of studying teeth.
Brett Israel • February 12, 2009
Shara Bailey traces modern man’s path, tooth by tooth.
Dave Levitan • February 6, 2009
Mick Ellison: Scientific illustrator and photographer.
Shelley DuBois • February 2, 2009
Cynthia Pannucci works to join two seemingly disjointed worlds.
Crystal Gammon • January 22, 2009
For researcher Jermel Watkins, forensic science plus high-schoolers and hands-on teaching is the formula for success.
Carina Storrs • January 13, 2009
Alexis Gambis brings science and film together to create a new genre of science fiction.
Lindsey Konkel and Carina Storrs • January 13, 2009
Alexis Gambis describes how life and lab inspired his science fiction films.
Robert Goodier • January 2, 2009
Disease hunters target an ancient form of life.
Rachael Rettner • December 31, 2008
A new study finds that gut microbes may help protect against the onset of type 1 diabetes.
Shelley DuBois • December 17, 2008
Researchers use lab rats to examine the role of choice in drug-seeking behavior.