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Biotechnology Articles

[03/08/2006] Manufactured Nanoparticles Might Pose Health Threat
Buckyballs, among the most used and certainly the most celebrated of manmade nanoparticles, might represent a potent health threat. » More

[11/18/2005] Scientists find fear gene
Scientists may have found a gene for fear -- a gene that controls production of a protein in the region of the brain linked with fearful responses.\n » More

[10/28/2005] Genetic map that could unlock secrets of human life
The first genetic \"map\" of human diversity is published today by scientists who describe it as a landmark achievement that will revolutionise medicine. » More

[10/23/2003] Problems persist at biocontainment research facility
Confirming continuing congressional allegations, a General Accounting Office (GAO) report says that until June of this year, security at the nation\'s top laboratory for deadly animal diseases was dangerously lax. Although many improvements have since been made, the lab\'s acting director admits that security is still not as tight as it needs to be. » More