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Sunday, January 8, 2012

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News

Scientists refute Greenpeace claim that genetically modified corn caused new insect pest

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 12:19 PM PST

Researchers refute claims by Greenpeace Germany that the western bean cutworm is "a new plant pest" that was "caused by genetically engineered corn." The Greenpeace Germany report offers a "surprisingly simplistic conclusion" regarding the spread of western bean cutworm over the last decade, according to researchers.

Newly formed plants could lead to improved crop fertility

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 12:18 PM PST

A new study shows genomes of a recently formed plant species to be highly unstable, a phenomenon that may have far-reaching evolutionary consequences.

Scientists characterize protein essential to survival of malaria parasite

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 12:18 PM PST

A biology lab has successfully cracked the structure of an enzyme made by Plasmodium falciparum, the parasitical protozoan that causes the most lethal form of malaria. Plasmodium cannot live without the enzyme, which is uses to make cell membrane. Because people don't make this enzyme, it is an ideal target for an anti-malarial drug. Such a drug might kill Plasmodium but have minimal side effects for people.

New primate species discovered on Madagascar

Posted: 07 Jan 2012 12:12 PM PST

Biologists have discovered a new primate species in the Sahafina Forest in eastern Madagascar, a forest that has not been studied before. The name of the new species is Gerp's mouse lemur (Microcebus gerpi).

Whiff of 'love hormone' helps monkeys show a little kindness

Posted: 05 Jan 2012 11:58 AM PST

Oxytocin, the "love hormone" that builds mother-baby bonds and may help us feel more connected toward one another, can also make surly monkeys treat each other a little more kindly.
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