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3D Printer Creates Elderly Woman's New Jawbone

Posted Tue Feb 7, 2012 09:54 AM ET | 0

A medical dilemma has inspired a world-first achievement. Read more

Leftover Holiday Gift Wrap: Future Power Source

Posted by Tim Wall Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:49 AM ET | 0

Leftover holiday wrapping paper and packaging could be fermented into enough biofuel to power Santa's sleigh around the planet hundreds of times. Read more

Leftover Holiday Gift Wrap: Future Power Source

Free Plant Genomes: From Chamomile to Cannabis

Posted by Tim Wall Wed Sep 14, 2011 05:44 AM ET | 0

The genetic sequence of some of the most medically beneficial and infamously criminal plants are now free online. Read more

Free Plant Genomes: From Chamomile to Cannabis

Newspapers to Fuel Cars

Posted by Tim Wall Fri Aug 26, 2011 02:59 PM ET | 0

Recycling the newspaper could power your car. Read more

Biofuel Enzyme in Hot Water

Posted by Tim Wall Thu Jul 7, 2011 03:10 PM ET | 0

Bioprospectors discover a hot spring microbe that uses an extreme heat-tolerant enzyme to break down cellulose. Read more

Jet Biofuel Not Always Cleaner Than Fossil Fuels

Posted by Tim Wall Mon May 16, 2011 09:05 AM ET | 0

When it comes to diluting fossil fuel with bio-alternatives, some biofuel crops are as black as coal. Read more

Belly Up to the Biofuel Bar

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Mar 1, 2011 12:45 PM ET | 0

The bacteria-loaded waste products of beer manufacturing have much to offer. Read more

Agave: Not Just for Tequila Anymore

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:53 PM ET | 0

The desert agave plant has all the makings for a smooth biofuel. Read more

Citrus Fruit Gets Paternity Test

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Jan 18, 2011 04:26 PM ET | 0

The citrus family tree is in full bloom. Read more

Engineered Yeast Improves Biofuel Production

Posted by Tim Wall Wed Dec 29, 2010 07:16 PM ET | 0

Modifying yeast eating habits could lead to improved ethanol production. Read more

Engineered Yeast Improves Biofuel Production

Mother of All Science Fairs Kicks Off

Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Nov 5, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Tiny bacteria are a big deal at this weekend's biotech smackdown, the iGEM competition. Read more

First Human Embryonic Stem Cell Trial Begins

Posted Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:50 AM ET | 0

The landmark trial could one day lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of spinal cord injuries. Read more

Hawaii's Great Hydrogen Fuel Experiment

Posted by Zahra Hirji Thu Sep 23, 2010 10:12 PM ET | 0

Hawaii's Gas Company is teaming up with General Motors to install a hydrogen fuel energy system across the island of Oahu. Read more

Artificial Skin Offers Robots, Amputees Sense of Touch

Posted Mon Sep 13, 2010 12:08 PM ET | 0

Biotech wizards have engineered electronic skin that can sense touch, in a major step towards next-generation robotics and prosthetic limbs. Read more

Supreme Court Rules Both Ways on GM Seed Ban

Posted by Eric Bland Wed Jun 23, 2010 09:57 AM ET | 0

Both sides claim victory as the top court lifts a ban on genetically engineered alfalfa seeds, but upholds an injunction that bans their sale. Read more