Biologists produce potential malarial vaccine from algae

Biologists have succeeded in engineering algae to produce potential candidates for a vaccine that would prevent transmission of the parasite that causes malaria. Initial experiments suggest that such a vaccine could prevent malaria transmission.

Plant growth without light control
Plants are dependent on the sun. Sunlight does not only supply them with energy, but also controls their development steps.

Cellular secrets of plant fatty acid production understood
A curious twist in a family of plant proteins called chalcone-isomerase recently was discovered by Salk Institute for Biological Studies scientist Joseph Noel and colleagues at Iowa State University led by Eve Wurtele.