8 August 2001
Little is known about the factors that control the differentiation of mature, activated B cells into antibody-secreting plasma
cells.
8 August 2001
Investigators at The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR) have determined the complete genome sequence (2.16 million base
pairs) of a virulent isolate of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
8 August 2001
The eggs of non-biting freshwater midges can harbour and support the cholera-causing bacterium, Vibrio cholerae.
8 August 2001
The USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services’ National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, IA have confirmed the first case of
a horse infected with West Nile virus infection in Florida.
8 August 2001
Experimental veterinary researchers may want to visit BioProtocol to find experimental protocols in molecular biology, cell
biology and other more general laboratory methods.
14 August 2001
It is feared that millions of free-roaming sheep could trigger a resurgence of Britain’s foot-and-mouth epidemic.
15 August 2001
Triggering of the CJD prion by another, hidden prion may explain why CJD strikes more often in older people.
15 August 2001
Tonsil is the tissue of choice for diagnostic biopsy and for population screening.
15 August 2001
A genetic mutation that slows or even stops the progression of HIV is far more common than previously believed.
15 August 2001
Scientists hope to develop serodiagnostic assays that are rapid and inexpensive.
15 August 2001
A viral surface protein, the G glycoprotein, acts as a molecular mimic of a naturally occurring signal that instructs cells
of the immune system.
15 August 2001
Abortions in goats have been linked with illness in goat workers.
15 August 2001
88 cases of febrile pustular rash were identified in 12 villages of the Katako-Kombe Health Zone in the Democratic Republic
of Congo.
15 August 2001
Genetically modified swine have been found to excrete 75 per cent less phosphorus in their manure.
15 August 2001
Researchers have developed a transgenic mouse that contains the human receptor for diphtheria in its liver and can be induced
to replicate the symptoms of hepatitis.
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15 August 2001
Scientists at McGill University in Quebec, have isolated stem cells that can generate neural tissue, muscle or fat cells from
human skin.
15 August 2001
EPO could be used for the protection of the brain from oxygen-deprived damage.
15 August 2001
Patients in the future may drink fluids containing nanorobots programmed to attack cancer cells and viruses.
15 August 2001
Rioting and looting broke out when supplies of the smallpox vaccine ran out.
15 August 2001
The microbiologist worked with B. mallei without wearing latex gloves and the pathogen was probably transmitted through the
skin.
15 August 2001
Cyclic peptides can form a wide array of biologically active structures, and their surface properties can be individually
altered.
15 August 2001
Shortcomings included a lack of proper means for fumigating the laboratory in the event of an accidental spillage of genetically
modified virus.
15 August 2001
Most small companies and inventors never manage to launch their products on the market because they have not anticipated the
requirements of funders, users, and consumers.
15 August 2001
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15 August 2001
Bio.com speaks with Dr. Bruno Sobral.
15 August 2001
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15 August 2001
One of the world’s largest annual gatherings of pharmaceutical and biotechnology drug discovery researchers.
15 August 2001
Libraries and Librarians: Making a Difference in the Knowledge Age.
15 August 2001
A seminar organised by The Wageningen Institute of Animal Sciences.
20 August 2001
First symposium of the faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Utrecht and ID-lelystad's Muscle Club.5 September 2001
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