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DOE SCIENCE NEWS BY TOPIC: Biological Sciences
With the 21st Century dawns what many have called the "biological century," in which advances in biology—spurred by achievements in genomic research, including the sequencing of the human genome—will bring revolutionary and unconventional solutions to some of mankind’s most pressing and expensive challenges in health, energy, the environment, and national security (www.science.doe.gov/ober/lsdrestopic.html).

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Fresh water feeds hurricanes' fury

Fresh water feeds hurricanes' fury

PNNL researchers discovered that hurricanes and tropical cyclones become up to 50 percent more intense when passing over oceans inundated with fresh water. Their findings might help improve predictions of a hurricane's power in certain regions.

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Berkeley Lab scientists develop new way to study inner workings of algae cells

Berkeley Lab scientists have developed a way to send molecules and proteins across the cell wall of algae, a feat that opens the door for a new way to study and manipulate these tiny organisms. The research could advance the development of algae-based biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and other useful compounds.

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Berkeley Lab scientists develop new way to study inner workings of algae cells

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Lab News Releases
30-Nov-2012 - ORNL develops lignin-based thermoplastic conversion process
DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

29-Nov-2012 - Lawrence Livermore's Keane and Long elected AAAS Fellows
DOE/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

29-Nov-2012 - A human-caused climate change signal emerges from the noise
DOE/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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