Biotechnology conference to explore preservation of tropical art
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CARACAS, VENEZUELA - More than 100 curators and scientists will gather at a Venezuelan university Thursday to explore how biotechnology can help preserve art and artifacts in tropical climates.
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Despite a 1989 ban on the slaughter of elephants for their tusks, the illegal ivory trade is as brisk as ever. In an effort to step up efforts to protect elephants, researchers have been using genetic technology
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Neuroscientists use coral and jellyfish DNA to create colorful arrays of neuronal connections in mouse brains.
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(Indianapolis-December 8, 2004) - As the City of Indianapolis tries to build an image as a center for the life sciences, one of its premiere biotechnology companies could be leaving.
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NaturalNano, Inc. (OTCBB: NNAN), a materials science company, today  announced that Nobel Laureate and famed nanotech pioneer, Sir Harold W.  Kroto, Ph.D., has joined its Scientific Advisory Board.  Dr.
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Thousands of scientists will spend five days in Boston discussing global climate change, disease and the future of the developing world. It's the world's largest general science conference.
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By Adrian Mather  A TROPICAL plant expert from the Royal Botanic Garden is helping Peruvian farmers in the Andes replant their native forests.
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Unraveling the genetic map of diatoms -- microscopic sea creatures -- could pay big dividends in defending the world's ecological systems. By Kristen Philipkoski.
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A new strategy aiming to attract global investment in the field of life sciences is launched.
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A "barcode" gene that can be used to distinguish between plant species has been identified.
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The World Health Organization meeting is being held in response to recent reports of deadly strains of tuberculosis.
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A project is announced to obtain the genetic "barcodes" of all animals and plants on the planet.
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Decisions made at a key conservation meeting are good news for big and quirky fish and commercially prized trees. Several species will enjoy extra protection against trade following rulings made at the Convention
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The rules controlling the trade in many at-risk wildlife species may change at a Bangkok meeting starting on Saturday. The 166 member states of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of
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Scientists and officials strengthened efforts to forestall the extinction of thousands of species and protect the world&#39;s habitats in talks in
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New publications, experiments and breakthroughs in biotechnology--and what they mean.
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A genetic test that can be used to determine the origin of poached ivory could help combat the illegal trade in elephant tusks and their products.