“Nobel laureate Venki Ramakarishnan describes how James Watson discovered DNA base pairing which showed how the DNA double helix could carry information from one generation to the next.” More…
Moments of Genius: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan describes how James Watson discovered DNA base pairing
Facebook check ‘before lights out’
“The last thing that more than 70% of British adults do before they go to bed is check social network sites, figures show. Instead of curling up with a good book before nodding off, 72% of adults check status updates on Facebook, a study conducted on behalf of Travelodge found… Sleep specialist Dr Michael Hastings, a researcher for the Medical Research Council at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridgeshire, said: “It’s having a huge negative effect on people’s sleep. Adults don’t realise what impact using computers, mobile phones and other gadgets before falling sleep is having on their night’s sleep.” More…
Cold virus clue found
“British researchers say that they’ve identified a mechanism that antibodies use against viruses, the CBC’s Kelly Crowe reports.” More…
Cell science breakthrough could beat common cold
“New research suggests the immune system can fight viruses from within healthy cells. Science Correspondent Tom Clarke says the discovery is a “real game-changer” in the fight against the common cold.” More…
BBC News 24 : Hopes over ‘ending’ common cold
“BBC News video clip related to Dr Leo James’ discovery about how the body fights viruses.” More…
BBC Radio 4 Today
“Interview of Dr Leo James” More…