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Blocking Key Enzyme in Cancer Cells Could Lead to New Therapy
Researchers have identified
a characteristic unique to
cancer cells in an animal
model of cancer -- and they
believe it could be
exploited as a target to
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New Water Splitting Technique Efficiently Produces Hydrogen Fuel
Radically new technique uses
the power of sunlight to
efficiently split water into
its components of hydrogen
and oxygen, paving the way
for the broad use of
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We Each Live in Our Own Little World -- Smellwise
There are some smells we all
find revolting. But toward a
handful of odors, different
people display different
sensitivities. A pair of
studies identifies the
... > full story
Efficient Model for Generating Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Researchers report a simple,
easily reproducible
RNA-based method of
generating human induced
pluripotent stem cells
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How 'Junk DNA' Can Control Cell Development
August 2, 2013 — Researchers have confirmed that, far from being "junk," the 97 percent of human DNA that does not encode instructions for making proteins can play a significant role in controlling cell development. ... > full story -
New Drugs to Find the Right Target to Fight Alzheimer's Disease
August 2, 2013 — The future is looking good for drugs designed to combat Alzheimer's disease. Scientists have unveiled how two classes of drug compounds currently in clinical trials work to fight the disease. Their ... > full story -
Study of Gene Expression Has Revealed First Steps of Evolution in Gene Regulation in Mice
August 2, 2013 — A study of gene expression has revealed the first steps of evolution in gene regulation in mice. The research has implications for the study of differences in gene regulation between ... > full story -
Novel Drug Shuts Down Master Protein Key to Lymphoma
August 1, 2013 — Researchers have discovered how an experimental drug is capable of completely eradicating human lymphoma in mice after just five doses. The study sets the stage for testing the drug in clinical ... > full story -
New Type of Protein Modification May Play a Role in Cancer and Diabetes
August 1, 2013 — Scientists have discovered a new type of chemical modification that affects numerous proteins within mammalian cells. The modification appears to work as a regulator of important cellular processes ... > full story -
Promising Compound Could Offer New Treatment for Heart Failure
August 1, 2013 — Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Current therapies are not adequately effective at improving health. A study reveals the key role of a family of ... > full story -
Targeted Therapy Identified for Protein That Protects and Nourishes Cancer
August 1, 2013 — Scientists who identified a protein’s dual role in cancer promotion have discovered a way to shut it down, opening a potential new avenue for cancer ... > full story -
New Insight Into How Brain 'Learns' Cocaine Addiction
August 1, 2013 — A team of researchers says it has solved the longstanding puzzle of why a key protein linked to learning is also needed to become addicted to cocaine. Results of the study describe how the ... > full story -
New Metabolic Pathway Involved in Cell Growth and Implicated in Cancer as Well as Metabolic Disorders Identified
August 1, 2013 — Researchers now have a more complete picture of one particular pathway that can lead to cancer and diabetes. Scientists uncovered how a protein called p62 has a cascade affect in regulating cell ... > full story -
Scientists Discover Mineral-Making Secrets Potentially Useful for New Materials
August 1, 2013 — Proteins have gotten most of the attention in studies of how organic materials control the initial step of making the first tiny crystals that organisms use to build structures that help them move ... > full story
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