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Enough is enough — stem cell factor Nanog knows when to slow down
(Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health) The transcription factor Nanog plays a crucial role in the...
Theory that challenges Einstein’s physics could soon be put to the test
Scientists behind a theory that the speed of light is variable - and not constant as Einstein suggested - have...
Clinical trial of infection detecting bandages begins
Credit: University of Bath A clinical trial of a smart bandage which changes colour when it detects infections is beginning...
Thwarting autoimmune diseases
Credit: Eva Huber / Michael Groll / TUM The immunoproteasome dismantles proteins and the resulting fragments are displayed on the...
Successfully treating genetically determined autoimmune enteritis
Using targeted immunotherapy, doctors have succeeded in curing a type of autoimmune enteritis caused by a recently discovered genetic mutation....
Bioscientists at Kent help throat cancer patients speak again
Credit: Dr Campbell W. Gourlay Senior Lecturer in Cell Biology Kent Fungal Group () School of Biosciences University of Kent......
A novel anticandidal compound containing sulfur from endophytic fungus
Credit: Dr. Shweta Mittal et al. Bentham Science Publishers There is a continuous search for new, safe and relatively cheaper...
CNIC scientists discover a key signal in intercellular communication
Credit: CNIC A team of scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), led by Prof. Francisco...
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine named University of the Year 2016
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has been awarded the prestigious University of the Year award at the...
‘Diamond-age’ of power generation as nuclear batteries developed
New technology has been developed that uses nuclear waste to generate electricity in a nuclear-powered battery. A team of physicists...
Promoting parasites
Credit: Image by Masato Nitta, Hiroshima University. Hiroshima University scientists have identified a new species of parasite infecting an invasive...
Regenerative grazing improves soil health and plant biodiversity
Credit: Neiker-Tecnalia Regenerative practices improve soil quality and pasture diversity, as the European LIFE Regen Farming project, due to end...
FOOD Professor Rasmus Bro receives the first Nils Foss Excellence Prize
Professor Ramus Bro is delighted with the prize, which has been referred to as the Nobel Prize of food science....
MNI researchers receive funding to study ARSACS
Credit: Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital Two researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (MNI) of McGill University have...
Community health-care professionals lack knowledge on severe allergic reactions in children
School first aiders, community pharmacists and GP practice nurses overestimate the risk of fatal reaction for children with food allergy,...
New study shows marijuana users have low blood flow to the brain
Credit: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease COSTA MESA, CA.,: As the U.S. races to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use,...
Genes, early environment sculpt the gut microbiome
Credit: Photo courtesy of PNNL Genetics and birthplace have a big effect on the make-up of the microbial community in...
Australian solar tech to help China reach clean energy targets
Credit: CSIRO Australia's solar heliostat technology will be used for concentrating solar thermal (CST) electricity generation in China.In continued emphasis...
DFG to fund 20 new research training groups
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) is establishing 20 new Research Training Groups (RTGs) to further support early career...
Announcement of joint study to design nanoporous materials to carry small molecules
Credit: Ryotaro MATSUDA Nagoya, Japan - Prof. Ryotaro Matsuda, the Graduate School of Engineering at Nagoya University, and Prof. Susumu...
