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- Protein libraries in a snap
- The power of estrogen: Male snakes attract other males
- Ultraviolet protection molecule in plants yields its secrets
| Posted: 10 Feb 2012 10:33 AM PST One undergraduate student will depart university with not only a degree but also a possible patent for his invention of an efficient way to create protein libraries, an important component of biomolecular research.  |
| The power of estrogen: Male snakes attract other males Posted: 10 Feb 2012 08:13 AM PST A new study has shown that boosting the estrogen levels of male garter snakes causes them to secrete the same pheromones that females use to attract suitors, and turned the males into just about the sexiest snake in the neighborhood -- attracting dozens of other males eager to mate.  |
| Ultraviolet protection molecule in plants yields its secrets Posted: 09 Feb 2012 02:28 PM PST Lying around in the sun all day is hazardous not just for humans but also for plants. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can damage proteins and DNA inside cells, leading to poor growth and even death. But plants have evolved some powerful adaptive defenses, including a complex array of protective responses orchestrated by a UV-sensing protein molecule known as UVR8. Now, scientists have put together a detailed picture of UVR8's structure and inner workings.  |
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