Scientists reveal how epigenetic changes in DNA are interpreted
A new study in Science from Karolinska Institutet maps out how different DNA-binding proteins in human cells react to certain biochemical modifications of the DNA...
NEWS INDEX
Sandia develops math techniques to improve computational efficiency in quantum chemistry
Credit: Dino Vournas LIVERMORE, Calif. - Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed new mathematical techniques to advance the study of molecules at the quantum...
Trash into treasure: Sandia could help biofuel pay for itself with goods made from waste
Credit: Photo by Dino Vournas EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- A recent discovery by Sandia National Laboratories researchers may unlock the potential of biofuel waste -- and...
NCAR to develop advanced wind and solar energy forecasting system for Kuwait
BOULDER, Colo. -- Expanding its work in renewable energy, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is launching a three-year project to develop specialized forecasts...
Atlases of immune cells surrounding tumors may guide immunotherapy
Credit: Courtesy of Miriam Merad Two independent studies have begun mapping the connections between and identities of the thousands of immune cells surrounding human tumors....
GW researcher receives $1.7m federal grant to continue study of the Hedgehog receptor
WASHINGTON (May 4, 2017)-- Among scientists specializing in the area, the mechanisms behind the signaling function of the Hedgehog (Hh) receptor pathway remain a mystery....
NASA-funded sounding rocket will take 1,500 images of sun in 5 minutes
Credit: Amir Caspi, Southwest Research Institute On May 5, 2017, scientists will launch a sounding rocket 200 miles up into the atmosphere, where in just...
Researchers identify immunotherapy targets in early-stage lung cancer
(New York, NY - May 4, 2017) -- Immunotherapy, which has achieved remarkable results in late-stage lung cancer patients, can also hold great hope for...
Sugar-sweetened beverages becoming more affordable around the world
A new American Cancer Society study concludes that sugar-sweetened beverages have become more affordable in nearly every corner of the globe, and are likely to...
Comprehensive atlas of immune cells in renal cancer
Credit: Karina Silina, University of Zurich Renal cell carcinoma is one of the most frequent and deadly urogenital cancers. Even if the tumors are treated,...
Study unravels the genetics of childhood ‘overgrowth’
Researchers have undertaken the world's largest genetic study of childhood overgrowth syndromes - providing new insights into their causes, and new recommendations for genetic testing....
Scientists solve major cancer protein conundrum
JUPITER, FL - May 4, 2017 - Despite intense research, there's been much confusion regarding the exact role of a protein in a critical cancer-linked...
Affluent countries contribute less to wildlife conservation than the rest of the world
Less affluent countries are more committed to conservation of their large animals than richer ones, a new Oxford University research collaboration has found. Researchers from...
Pac-Man-like CRISPR enzymes have potential for disease diagnostics
University of California, Berkeley, researchers have described 10 new CRISPR enzymes that, once activated, behave like Pac-Man to chew up RNA in a way that...
Unveiling the bottlenecks to discovering the root causes of rare genetic diseases
OTTAWA, ON - May 4, 2017 - A worldwide consensus co-authored by more than 40 scientists sets out ways to address research bottlenecks as the...
