Life Sciences – Hot Issues, Articles and More
Posted July 27th, 2011
What’s new in the field of Life Sciences? The team at Bayside Solutions has put together a list of some of the most interesting information from the past several weeks:
Are lab mice a thing of the past?
The Scientist reports that human induced pluripotent stem cells are biology’s hottest new tool for understanding human disease. Researchers are now generating stem cells from mature adult cells of patients with varying diseases and gaining new ground in research. Read more about human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Can vegetation really lessen the damage humans have made on the earth?
It’s a commonly held belief that trees, shrubs and other vegetation respond to increased carbon dioxide by growing and consuming more carbon dioxide. New research, however, reveals that the picture is more complicated. In addition to growing larger and locking up more carbon in leaves and trunks, carbon, nitrogen and other elements may be escaping in tree roots and affecting systems under the ground. Learn more about the underground ecosystems.
Could electrical components be replaced by optical technology?
Researchers at Duke University have developed a material that allows them to manipulate light in much the same way that electronics manipulate flowing electrons. Discover if this could be the next huge leap in telecommunications technology.
Are Omega-3 Acids a Remedy for Anxiety?
The positive health impact of Omega-3 fatty acids is well-documented. But new research indicates that a diet rich in Omega-3 acids will not only help inflammation but also help reduce anxiety. Read more about this study conducted on healthy young individuals.
We hope you find these articles as interesting as we have. If you have come across other interesting articles related to the life sciences we would love to see them. Please feel free to use the comments area below to share a link!
