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Making 'sense' of the 'cart before the horse' in mammalian cells.
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine A fusion gene is a new gene made by joining parts of two different genes....
For endangered lemurs, internet fame has a dark side
That cute lemur selfie you shared may be fueling the illegal pet trade in MadagascarCredit: Photo courtesy of Pet Lemur...
Brain biomarkers could help identify those at risk of severe PTSD
NIH-funded study links brain activity related to associative learning with PTSD symptom severity A study has shed light on the...
GW cancer researchers investigate nanoimmunotherapies for cancer
Rohan Fernandes, PhD, is leading a team in investigating the efficacy of a nanoimmunotherapy ensemble in treating cancer WASHINGTON (Jan....
ERC consolidator grant for Pol Besenius for his development of synthetic vaccines
SUPRAVACC project is based on a modular concept using individual molecular building blocks for the preparation of fully synthetic vaccinesCredit:...
Penn physicists find the limits of multitasking in biological networks
Many complex systems in biology can be conceptualized as networks. This perspective helps researchers understand how biological systems work on...
Targeted antisense oligonucleotide drug tested in humans
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, January 28, 2019--A first-in-human study with a new class of antisense...
Drug compound could be next-generation treatment for aggressive form of leukemia
Compounds show promise in treating acute myeloid leukemiaCredit: (Purdue Research Foundation image/Hope Sale) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Researchers have been...
Cancer: A mutation that breaks gene interplay in 3D
Credit: Giovanni Ciriello (UNIL) Inside the cell, DNA is tightly wrapped around proteins and packed in a complex, 3D structure...
High rates of opioid prescriptions may be linked to poor labor force participation
Credit: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Prescription opioids may be negatively affecting labor force participation and unemployment nationwide, according to findings...
New family of fungi threatens a UNESCO-listed 8-century-old cathedral in Portugal
Credit: João Trovão To be listed as UNESCO World Heritage requires special care and protection of valuable cultural monuments and...
Abandoned fields turn into forests five times faster than thought
Russian scientists studied abandoned arable land in the European part of Russia where temperate forests grow. The study showed that...
Train the brain to form good habits through repetition
Credit: University of Warwick You can hack your brain to form good habits - like going to the gym and...
Humans colonized diverse environments in Southeast Asia and Oceania during the Pleistocene
New review compares the regional adaptations of humans and those of other hominin species to add support to the argument...
Trial using donated eye tissue offers stem cell surgery hope
People with sight problems could benefit from a surgical trial advance that has been shown to help restore the surface...
What you eat could impact your brain and memory
Credit: Iowa State University News Service AMES, Iowa - You may be familiar with the saying, "You are what you...
Not all saturated fats are equal when it comes to heart health
New research in the International Journal of Cardiology confirms the cardiovascular risk of diets rich in saturated fats found in...
Agnes Kalibata to receive Public Welfare Medal — Academy's most prestigious award
The National Academy of Sciences is presenting its 2019 Public Welfare Medal to agricultural scientist, policymaker, and visionary leader Agnes...
GPS-GSM technology for the long journey of the Egyptian vulture, an endangered species
Tracking the vultures: a great team workCredit: Conservation Biology Group (University of Barcelona-IRBio) Therefore, during the breeding season in 2018,...
Finding second hits to knock out leukemia
Credit: Ella Marushchenko (Vienna, 28 January 2019) Many new anti-cancer drugs inhibit proteins that are essential for the proliferation of...
