Biology

In print (Science News)

7 Jul 2008

The research lends credence to the idea that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, which each year kills roughly 2,000 human infants aged 0 to 1 year, is related to a deficiency in the babies’ serotonin system.

Secondary Teacher of the Year: Julie McCurley (Southlake Times)

6 Jul 2008

Biology might not be everybody’s favorite school subject, but for Julie McCurley biology is more than her favorite school subject, it is her career and her love. She is freshman biology teacher at Carroll High School and her love of what she teaches has shown in the classroom.

Researchers identify new targets for RNAs that regulate genes (PhysOrg)

6 Jul 2008

Tiny strands of genetic material called RNA - a chemical cousin of DNA - are emerging as major players in gene regulation, the process inside cells that drives all biology and that scientists seek to control in order to fight disease.