Bioengineering and Biotechnology News
Battle of Vampires, 20 Million Years Ago?
Posted on February 04, 2012 at 05:21:37 pm
They are tiny, ugly, disease-carrying little blood-suckers that most people have never seen or heard of, but a new discovery in a one-of-a-kind fossil shows that "bat flies" have been doing their noxious business with bats for at least 20 million years
Severed Nerves: Heal and Use Limb Days Later?
Posted on February 04, 2012 at 05:01:45 pm
American scientists believe a new procedure to repair severed nerves could result in patients recovering in days or weeks, rather than months or years.
New Species of Ancient Crocodile Discovered
Posted on February 01, 2012 at 07:44:13 am
The extinct creature, nicknamed "Shieldcroc" due to a thick-skinned shield on its head, is an ancestor of today's crocodiles
Life Beyond Earth? Underwater Caves in Bahamas Could Give Clues
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 04:40:38 pm
Discoveries made in some underwater caves by researchers in the Bahamas could provide clues about how ocean life formed on Earth millions of years ago, and perhaps give hints of what types of marine life could be found on distant planets and moons.
'Bubblegrams' Reveal Inner Workings of Viruses
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 09:04:13 am
Since the discovery of the microscope, scientists have tried to visualize smaller and smaller structures to provide insights into the inner workings of human cells, bacteria and viruses
Speed Limit for Birds -- And Drones
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 08:51:04 am
The northern goshawk is one of nature's diehard thrill-seekers. The formidable raptor preys on birds and small mammals, speeding through tree canopies and underbrush to catch its quarry
A Little Alcohol Doubles Worm's Lifespan
Posted on January 22, 2012 at 08:01:01 pm
Minuscule amounts of ethanol, the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, can more than double the life span of a tiny worm known as Caenorhabditis elegans, which is used frequently as a model in aging studies
Hybrid Silkworms Spin Stronger Spider Silk
Posted on January 08, 2012 at 09:33:02 am
Tansgenically engineered silkworms, exhibit the highly sought-after strength and elasticity of spider silk. Thw stronger silk could possibly be used to make sutures, artificial limbs and parachutes
Honey Bees Think Like Complex Brains
Posted on December 09, 2011 at 09:03:55 am
House-hunting is full of decisions, for us and honey bees. One early decision we both face is where to live. Researchers have long been studying how honey bees make these decisions.
Insect Cyborgs As First Responders?
Posted on November 28, 2011 at 05:53:53 pm
Research conducted at the University of Michigan College of Engineering may lead to the use of insects to monitor hazardous situations before sending in humans.














