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Evolutionary Surprise: Eight Percent of Human Genetic Material Comes from a Virus
About eight percent of human
genetic material comes from
a virus and not from our
ancestors, according to a
new study. The research
... > full story
Protein Dynamics: Hidden, Transient Life of a Protein Between Active States Illuminated
Understanding the incredibly
speedy atomic mechanisms at
work when a protein
transitions from one shape
to another has been an
... > full story
Evolution's Footprints in Human Genome Precisely Tracked Using New Approach
Fossils may provide
tantalizing clues to human
history but they also lack
some vital information, such
as revealing which pieces of
... > full story
How Plants 'Feel' the Temperature Rise
Plants are incredibly
temperature sensitive and
can perceive changes of as
little as one degree
Celsius. Now, new research
shows how they not only
'feel' the temperature rise,
... > full story
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Epigenetics: Protein Linked to Leukemia 'Bookmarks' Highly Active Genes During Cell Division
January 7, 2010 — Scientists have discovered how some epigenetic instructions get stably transferred from one generation of cells to the next. They report that newly formed cells learn which genes need to become ... > full story -
Researchers Pin Down Long-Elusive Protein That's Essential to 'Life as We Know It'
January 7, 2010 — A team of researchers is being recognized for devising a new way to study a human protein that long has evaded close scrutiny by scientists investigating its role in the communication of important ... > full story -
Stomach-Cancer Bug Linked to Cancer-Promoting Factor
January 7, 2010 — Researchers report that Helicobacter pylori, the only bacterium known to survive in the harsh environment of the human stomach, directly activates an enzyme in host cells that has been associated ... > full story -
Researchers Discover a Way to Strengthen Proteins
January 7, 2010 — Proteins, which perform such vital roles in our bodies as building and maintaining tissues and regulating cellular processes, are a finicky lot. In order to work properly, they must be folded just ... > full story -
Canine Compulsive Disorder Gene Identified in Dogs; Shares Family With Recently Targeted Gene for Autism in Humans
January 7, 2010 — A canine chromosome 7 locus that confers a high risk of compulsive disorder susceptibility has been ... > full story -
Rules Governing RNA's Anatomy Revealed
January 7, 2010 — Researchers have discovered the rules that dictate the 3-D shapes of RNA molecules, rules that are based not on complex chemical interactions but simply on ... > full story -
Scientists Uncover Role of Protein Critical for Activating DNA Replication
January 7, 2010 — Scientists have discovered how a protein long known to be an essential activator of DNA replication actually triggers this process in cells. The protein, called DDK (for Ddf4-dependent protein ... > full story -
Biodegradable Particles Can Bypass Mucus, Release Drugs Over Time
January 6, 2010 — Researchers have created biodegradable nanosized particles that can easily slip through the body's sticky and viscous mucus secretions to deliver a sustained-release medication ... > full story -
Natural Compounds in Pomegranates May Prevent Growth of Hormone-Dependent Breast Cancer
January 6, 2010 — Eating fruit, such as pomegranates, that contain anti-aromatase phytochemicals reduces the incidence of hormone-dependent breast cancer, according to results of a new ... > full story -
Researchers Discover Antibody Receptor Identity, Propose Renaming Immune-System Gene
January 6, 2010 — Researchers have uncovered the genetic identity of a cellular receptor for the immune system's first-response antibody, a discovery that sheds new light on infection control and immune disorders. The ... > full story
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