New drug strategy: Target the ribosome to halt protein production
Credit: Bhushan S, Hoffmann T, Seidelt B, Frauenfeld J, Mielke T, Berninghausen O, et al. (2011) doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1000581 The discovery of a chemical compound that halts...
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New drug strategy: Target ribosome to halt protein production
Credit: Jamie Cate image. The discovery of a chemical compound that halts the production of a small set of proteins while leaving general protein production...
New plant research leads to discovery of a gene that increases seed yield in maize
Researchers from VIB-UGent have discovered a gene that significantly increases plant growth and seed yield in maize. Research into crop yield is crucial because of...
Caution needed for drugs in development for most common malignant pediatric brain tumor
Credit: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Researchers led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have worked out how a crucial cancer-related protein, a "histone...
Satnavs ‘switch off’ parts of the brain
Credit: Joao Pinelo Silva Using a satnav to get to your destination 'switches off' parts of the brain that would otherwise be used to simulate...
Transparent silver: Tarnish-proof films for flexible displays, touch screens
ANN ARBOR--The thinnest, smoothest layer of silver that can survive air exposure has been laid down at the University of Michigan, and it could change...
Pulverizing electronic waste is green, clean — and cold
Credit: Chandra Sekhar Tiwary/Rice University Researchers at Rice University and the Indian Institute of Science have an idea to simplify electronic waste recycling: Crush it...
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