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Structure of Human Protein Critical for Silencing Genes Solved
Scientists have described
the three-dimensional atomic
structure of a human protein
bound to a piece of RNA that
"guides" the protein's
ability to silence genes.
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Like Curry? New Biological Role Identified for Compound Used in Ancient Medicine
Scientists have just
identified a new reason why
some curry dishes, made with
spices humans have used for
thousands of years, might be
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'Personality Genes' May Help Account for Longevity
Researchers have found that
personality traits like
being extroverted, enjoying
laughter and staying engaged
may also be part of the
longevity genes mix that
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New Type of Male Contraceptive? Key Gene Essential for Sperm Development Discovered
A new type of male
contraceptive could be
created thanks to the
discovery of a key gene
essential for sperm
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Math Predicts Size of Clot-Forming Cells
May 25, 2012 — Mathematicians have helped biologists figure out why platelets, the cells that form blood clots, are the size and shape that they are. Because platelets are important both for healing wounds and in ... > full story -
Cancer May Require Simpler Genetic Mutations Than Previously Thought
May 25, 2012 — Scientists have long known that cancer cells can proliferate by deleting both copies of the tumor suppressor genes that would otherwise kill them. Now research shows they can also grow by deleting ... > full story -
Tiny Robots for Less Invasive Surgery
May 25, 2012 — Millions of Europeans undergo abdominal surgery each year to treat a range of different disorders, from cancer and heart disease to obesity. Researchers are now developing innovative micro-robotics ... > full story -
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Clearly Linked to Gut Bacteria
May 25, 2012 — An overgrowth of bacteria in the gut has been definitively linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome in the results of a new study which used cultures from the small intestine. This is the first study to ... > full story -
Pivotal Role for Proteins: From Helping Turn Carbs Into Energy to Causing Devastating Disease
May 24, 2012 — Research into how carbohydrates are converted into energy has led to a surprising discovery with implications for the treatment of a perplexing and potentially fatal neuromuscular disorder and ... > full story -
Categories for Kinship Vary Between Languages
May 24, 2012 — Different languages refer to family relationships in different ways. For example, English speakers use two terms -- grandmother and grandfather -- to refer to grandparents, while Mandarin Chinese ... > full story -
New Clues About Cancer Cell Metabolism: Smallest Amino Acid, Glycine, Implicated in Cancer Cell Proliferation
May 24, 2012 — Researchers have looked across 60 well-studied cancer cell lines, analyzing which of more than 200 metabolites were consumed or released by the fastest dividing cells. Their research yields the first ... > full story -
Device May Inject a Variety of Drugs Without Using Needles
May 24, 2012 — A new device delivers a tiny, high-pressure jet of medicine through the skin without the use of a hypodermic ... > full story -
Persistent Sensory Experience Is Good for Aging Brain
May 24, 2012 — Despite a long-held scientific belief that much of the wiring of the brain is fixed by adolescence, a new study shows that changes in sensory experience can cause massive rewiring, even as one ages. ... > full story -
Knowing Genetic Makeup May Not Significantly Improve Disease Risk Prediction
May 24, 2012 — Researchers have found that detailed knowledge about your genetic makeup -- the interplay between genetic variants and other genetic variants, or between genetic variants and environmental risk ... > full story
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