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...
CÚRAM announces international research collaboration with Mayo Clinic
International collaboration will support ground-breaking research on the blood clots that cause stroke and drive significant improvements in outcomes for patients in the future CÚRAM,...
Controlling fast X-ray pulses with laser light
When hit by light, electrons are excited and begin to move. Ultrafast x-ray pulses may make it possible to watch the motion of these electrons...
Does the universe have a rest frame?
Physics is sometimes closer to philosophy when it comes to understanding the universe. Donald Chang from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China, attempts...
Adverse effects, quality of life of treatment vs. no treatment for men with localized prostate cancer
Two studies published by JAMA examine the adverse effects and quality of life as reported by men with localized prostate cancer who chose treatment, observation...
New insights into side effects can help prostate cancer patients choose treatments
CHAPEL HILL - For many men newly diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, concerns about potential quality-of-life issues often guide treatment decisions. A new study led...
Active surveillance preserves quality of life for prostate cancer patients
Faced with the negative quality-of-life effects from surgery and radiation treatments for prostate cancer, low risk patients may instead want to consider active surveillance with...
Cornell evolutionary biology professor explains how to ‘walk the Tree of Life’
Pop quiz: Are crocodiles more closely related to lizards or to birds? The answer may surprise you. Although traditional taxonomy classifies birds separately, they are...
New brain-inspired cybersecurity system detects ‘bad apples’ 100 times faster
Credit: Photo by Randy Montoya ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Cybersecurity is critical -- for national security, corporations and private individuals. Sophisticated cybersecurity systems excel at finding...
