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Researchers pinpoint tumor-related protein, slow progression of cancers
Existing compound shows potential to assist cancer therapiesCredit: Craig Chandler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Locking a biochemical gate that admits fuel...
Cervical cancer subtype rising in some sub-populations
Changing trends underscore importance of HPV prevention and early detection efforts A new study reports that a type of cervical...
New research offers solution to riddle of ocean carbon storage
Credit: CSIRO Alicia Navidad However, researchers have identified that this process - the biological gravitational pump (BGP) - cannot account...
IDIBELL — ICO researchers set new bases to develop therapies against colorectal cancer
The discovery is based on targeting the tissue surrounding the tumor, instead of the tumor directlyCredit: Gemma Fornons Researchers from...
New study targets Achilles’ heel of pancreatic cancer, with promising results
Salk researchers discover a potential therapeutic target for deadly cancerCredit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA--(April 17, 2019) Advanced pancreatic cancer is...
Making a fast ion transporter
Credit: NINS/IMS Na+/H+ antiporters exchange sodium ions and protons across cellular membrane to control pH, ion concentrations and cell volume,...
BRAIN Initiative tool may transform how scientists study brain structure and function
Tissue support system preserves limited function in an isolated postmortem animal brainCredit: Stefano G. Daniele & Zvonimir Vrselja; Sestan Laboratory;...
A new Concordia study helps decode the movement patterns of tsunami-like solitary waves
Georgios Vatistas and his research team observe clusters moving in synchrony with each otherCredit: Concordia University A certain phenomenon has...
Scientists enter research collaboration to outsmart cancer
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - Cancer is a disease that afflicts an alarming number of people, with one in two...
A ‘virtual’ view with a little bit of math
MU scientists advance a way to track changes in a person's cardiovascular systemCredit: University of Missouri Every heart beat sends...
A closer look at Mercury’s spin and gravity reveals the planet’s inner solid core
Credit: Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington How do you explore the interior of a planet...
Is one toe really better than three? How horse’ legs evolved for travel rather than speed
Palaeobiologists from the University of Bristol and Howard University (USA) have uncovered new evidence that suggests that horses' legs have...
Explosion on Jupiter-sized star 10 times more powerful than ever seen on our Sun
A stellar flare 10 times more powerful than anything seen on our Sun has burst from an ultracool star almost...
Amazonian soils mapped using indicator species
Credit: Gabriela Zuquim Understanding the ecology and distributions of species in Amazonia is hampered by lack of information about environmental...
Synergy of anthropogenic emissions and atmospheric processes may cause severe haze in northern China
Credit: IEE Regional severe haze in northern China is characterized by exceedingly high concentrations of fine particulate matter and exhibits...
Features that make lizards sexy are resilient to stress
Credit: Tracy Langkilde, Penn State Physical traits and behaviors that make a lizard sexy--features used to attract potential mates and...
Study compares colonoscopy polyp detection rates and endoscopist characteristics
Wednesday, April 17, 2019, CLEVELAND: Previous research has suggested that specific factors about the doctor performing colonoscopy - for example,...
Vitamin D study sheds light on immune system effects
Credit: The University of Edinburgh Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into how vitamin D affects the immune system and might...
NRG Oncology SDMC awarded NCI funding for next 6 years with ‘outstanding’ score
The NRG Oncology Statistics and Data Management Center (SDMC) was notified that the center will be awarded six more years...
Finding the key to flightlessness
Study explores the genetics behind the evolution of flightless birds Since Darwin's era, scientists have wondered how flightless birds like...
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