Giant Moa Rebuilt by Scientists Using Ancient DNA

Below is part of a public release from the University of Adelaide

Scientists 'rebuild' giant moa using ancient DNA

Scientists have performed the first DNA-based reconstruction of the giant extinct moa bird, using prehistoric feathers recovered from caves and rock shelters in New Zealand. Researchers from the University of Adelaide and Landcare Research in New Zealand have identified four different moa species after retrieving ancient DNA from moa feathers… Continue reading
No Comments »Filed under: SciencePosted on July 2nd, 2009

Researchers Testing Modified Herpes Virus to Fight Skin Cancer (Melanoma)

Below is part of a public release from the  University of California - San Diego about how researchers are hoping to treat skin cancer using a modified herpes virus.

Researchers testing virus-gene therapy combination against melanoma

Researchers at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center are injecting a modified herpes virus into melanoma tumors, hoping to kill the cancer cells while also bolstering the body's immune defenses against the disease. Gregory Daniels, MD… Continue reading
No Comments »Filed under: Health, SciencePosted on July 2nd, 2009

Video: Virtual Reality Disaster Training Japan

A new virtual reality training system has been shown in Japan that helps people with vertigo train for disasters, please wait for the video below to load!… Continue reading
No Comments »Filed under: Science, Technology, Video, World NewsPosted on June 24th, 2009

Science + Technology Latest News Real-Time Updates

Below is the latest science and technology news updated in real-time by rss feeds.

No Comments »Filed under: Science, Space, Technology, World NewsPosted on May 30th, 2009

Video: World’s Most Powerful Laser Unveiled Livermore National Laboratory California

The most powerful laser in the world was unveiled on Friday, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was at Livermore National Laboratory in California for the event Continue reading
No Comments »Filed under: Science, US News, VideoPosted on May 30th, 2009