DNA structure influences the function of transcription factors
A depiction of the double helical structure of DNA. Its four coding units (A, T, C, G) are color-coded in pink, orange, purple and yellow....
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Placenta in females, muscle mass in males: The dual heritage of a virus
Cross section of mouse muscle (in blue: labeling of nuclei; in green: labeling of muscle fiber membranes). Normal male mice display larger muscle fibers than...
New model could help improve prediction of outbreaks of Ebola and Lassa fever
Ebola in West Africa Credit: Global PanoramaPotential outbreaks of diseases such as Ebola and Lassa fever may be more accurately predicted thanks to a new...
Personnel selection, training could mitigate effects of cognitive lock-up in automation operators
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Discovery offers hope for new Crohn’s disease treatment
Credit: UBCScientists at the University of British Columbia have made a discovery that could potentially lead to treatments for a debilitating complication of Crohn’s disease....
Decoding hidden dreams
The brain connects sensory information from the environment to our subjective experiences, resulting in our perceptions, emotions, and memories. However, our brains need to disconnect...
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Dr Jolanta Weaver, Senior Lecturer in Diabetes Medicine at Newcastle University and Honorary Consultant Diabetologist at Queen Elizabeth HospitalScientists at Newcastle University believe a drug...
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