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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Penn and Genographic Project scientists illuminate the ancient history of circumarctic peoples, University of Pennsylvania, Posted 2:18:13 PM PT
CSHL study uncovers a new exception to a decades-old rule about RNA splicing, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 2:17:22 PM PT
Abundance of rare DNA changes following population explosion may hold clues to common diseases, University of Washington, Posted 11:18:11 AM PT
Researchers reveal an RNA modification influences thousands of genes, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell, Posted 9:18:11 AM PT
Scientists study serious immune malfunction, University of Copenhagen, Posted 9:17:14 AM PT
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Research findings show brain injury to soldiers can arise from exposure to a single explosion, New York Medical College, Posted 11:17:19 AM PT
Genes may hold the key to a life of success, study suggests, University of Edinburgh, Posted 7:18:11 AM PT
Nature: Microscope looks into cells of living fish, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:15 AM PT
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Stabilizing Fanconi anemia with antioxidants, BioMed Central, Posted 5:18:11 PM PT
Yale team discovers unexpected source of diabetic neuropathy pain, Yale University, Posted 2:17:21 PM PT
Ultrasensitive biosensor promising for medical diagnostics, Purdue University, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
Mice with big brains provide insight into brain regeneration and developmental disorders, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Posted 6:19:11 AM PT
Researchers identify key genes and prototype predictive test for schizophrenia, Indiana University School of Medicine, Posted 1:18:10 AM PT
Monday, May 14, 2012
2 Cell Transplantation studies impact dental stem cell research for therapeutic purposes, HOME, Posted 4:17:21 PM PT
Researchers reveal different mechanisms of pain, University of Leeds, Posted 12:19:03 PM PT
To get the full flavor, you need the right temperature, Springer, Posted 10:17:21 AM PT
Scientists make groundbreaking discovery of mutation-causing genetic disorder in humans, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 6:17:17 AM PT
Sunday, May 13, 2012
New study discovers powerful function of single protein that controls neurotransmission, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
DNA replication protein also has a role in mitosis, cancer, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
Friday, May 11, 2012
Scientists find differences in naked mole rat's protein disposers, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Posted 11:17:19 AM PT
Study raises questions about use of anti-epilepsy drugs in newborns, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 8:17:24 AM PT
A*STAR scientists discover 'switch' to boost anti-viral response to fight infectious diseases, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 7:18:09 AM PT
Thursday, May 10, 2012
'Gut'-throat competition: Research on digestive tract bacteria yields surprising findings, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT
Scripps Florida scientists identify neurotransmitters that lead to forgetting, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT
CNIO researchers describe a new target for developing anti-angiogenic and anti-tumoral therapies, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncologicas (CNIO), Posted 10:19:12 AM PT
Research reveals novel transport mechanism for large ribonucleoproteins, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Posted 9:19:15 AM PT
Enzyme corrects more than 1 million faults in DNA replication, University of Edinburgh, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Evolution's gift may also be at the root of a form of autism, Yale University, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Discovery in cell signaling could help fight against melanoma, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Posted 9:17:08 AM PT
Think global, act local: New roles for protein synthesis at synapses, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Gifts of the MAGI in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, Elsevier, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Glial cells supply nerve fibers with energy-rich metabolic products, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
University of Leicester study identifies key cellular mechanisms behind the onset of tinnitus, University of Leicester, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Testosterone-fuelled infantile males might be a product of Mom's behaviour, University of Montreal, Posted 8:18:09 PM PT
Scripps Florida scientists identify neurotranmitters that lead to forgetting, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 2:17:23 PM PT
The music of the (hemi)spheres sheds new light on schizophrenia, Elsevier, Posted 10:17:23 AM PT
China poised to accept first-ever non-animal test method for cosmetics, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Discovery of a new family of key mitochondrial proteins for the function and viability of the brain, Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), Posted 7:17:24 AM PT
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Scientists find new pieces of hearing puzzle, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 5:17:20 PM PT
Repeat act: Parallel selection tweaks many of the same genes to make big and heavy mice, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 3:17:21 PM PT
Discovery may lead to targeted heart disease treatments, University of Guelph, Posted 2:17:21 PM PT
Is a new form of life really so alien?, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
Unique physiology key to diagnosing and treating diabetes in Asian populations, Joslin Diabetes Center, Posted 12:18:13 PM PT
Monday, May 7, 2012
Sperm crawl and collide on way to egg, say scientists, University of Warwick, Posted 12:17:23 PM PT
Scientists discover new type of cell with a key role in treatment-resistant asthma, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 10:17:22 AM PT
Overweight? New research explains how proper sleep is important for healthy weight, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:17:26 AM PT
LSU research finds orangutans host ancient jumping genes, Louisiana State University, Posted 6:18:10 AM PT
Sunday, May 6, 2012
A new candidate pathway for treating visceral obesity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Friday, May 4, 2012
UCLA scientists measure communication between stem cell-derived motor neurons and muscle cells, University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
A single stem cell mutation triggers fibroid tumors, Northwestern University, Posted 1:17:18 PM PT
Protein signal is crucial for accurate control of insect size, European Molecular Biology Organization, Posted 6:17:17 AM PT
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Environmental toxicants causing ovarian disease across generations, Washington State University, Posted 2:18:09 PM PT
Scientists discover key contribution to Melanesian blonde hair color, University of Bristol, Posted 11:18:12 AM PT
Naturally blond hair in Solomon Islanders rooted in native gene, Stanford study finds, Stanford University Medical Center, Posted 11:18:12 AM PT
Researchers discover first gene linked to missing spleen in newborns, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell, Posted 11:17:20 AM PT
New genetic mechanism of immune deficiency discovered, HOME, Posted 9:18:10 AM PT
Study reveals dynamic changes in gene regulation in human stem cells, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 9:17:22 AM PT
Stem cells poised to self-destruct for the good of the embryo, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:22 AM PT
Double duty: Versatile immune cells play dual roles in human skin, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:22 AM PT
Extra gene drove instant leap in human brain evolution, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:22 AM PT
Scripps Research Institute scientists show how a gene duplication helped our brains become 'human', Scripps Research Institute, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Bacteria discovery could lead to antibiotics alternatives, University of Manchester, Posted 7:17:25 AM PT
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Pioneering study shows prenatal choline may 'program' healthier babies, Cornell University, Posted 2:17:16 PM PT
Scientists gain new understanding of Alzheimer's trigger, University of Virginia, Posted 10:17:20 AM PT
New path of origin for macrophages, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Posted 9:19:11 AM PT
Writing a landmark sequel to 'The Book of Life', American Chemical Society, Posted 9:18:12 AM PT
Glycogen accumulation in neurons causes brain damage and shortens the lives of flies and mice, Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), Posted 6:17:26 AM PT
New UCLA method quickly IDs nanomaterials that can cause oxidative damage to cells, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 6:17:26 AM PT
Study using stem cell therapy shows promise in fight against HIV, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 6:17:26 AM PT
A small cut with a big impact, University of Zurich, Posted 6:17:18 AM PT
Bio-inspired polymer synthesis enhances structure control, University of New South Wales, Posted 6:17:18 AM PT
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Gene mutation leads to impairment of 2 senses: Touch and hearing, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
Neuro researchers sharpen our understanding of memories, University of Montreal, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
Study resolves controversy on life-extending red wine ingredient, restores hope for anti-aging pill, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Researchers find potential 'dark side' to diets high in beta-carotene, Ohio State University, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Geneticist develops tool to identify genes important in disease, tailoring individual treatment, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Posted 7:18:10 AM PT
Scientists make stunning inner space observations, University of Leicester, Posted 7:17:16 AM PT
Monday, April 30, 2012
Longer sleep times may counteract genetic factors related to weight gain, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Posted 9:18:10 PM PT
Gene involved in sperm-to-egg binding is key to fertility in mammals, Durham University, Posted 4:17:11 PM PT
UC Davis researchers create molecule that blocks pathway leading to Alzheimer's disease, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 2:17:14 PM PT
Potent protein heals wounds, boosts immunity and protects from cancer, Canadian Science Publishing (NRC Research Press), Posted 12:17:16 PM PT
Jarid2 may break the Polycomb silence, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Posted 12:17:16 PM PT
Protein heals wounds, boosts immunity and protects from cancer, University of Calgary, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
How human cells 'hold hands', University of Iowa Health Care, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Molecular spectroscopy tracks living mammalian cells in real time as they differentiate, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 8:17:13 AM PT
Researchers develop rapid test strips for bacterial contamination in swimming water, McMaster University, Posted 7:17:19 AM PT
Scientists discover enzyme that could slow part of the aging process in astronauts -- and the elderly, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:17:19 AM PT
Scientists uncover exciting lead into premature aging and heart disease, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 6:17:26 AM PT
Friday, April 27, 2012
Doubling the information from the double helix, University of Bristol, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
New form of intellectual disability discovered, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Posted 6:17:18 AM PT
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Novel genetic loci identified for high-frequency hearing loss, BioMed Central, Posted 5:18:11 PM PT
Study finds 'Western diet' detrimental to fetal hippocampal tissue transplants, HOME, Posted 4:17:19 PM PT
Genes linked to Western African Pygmies' small stature identified, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:11 PM PT
Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital experts at American Academy of Neurology meeting, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 1:18:11 PM PT
Duke team turns scar tissue into heart muscle without using stem cells, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Scripps Research Institute scientists find the structure of a key 'gene silencer' protein, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 12:18:11 PM PT
Genes shed light on spread of agriculture in Stone Age Europe, Uppsala University, Posted 11:18:09 AM PT
From embryonic stem cells, a sperm replacement and easier path to genetic modification, Cell Press, Posted 9:18:10 AM PT
Nitric oxide supplementation treats common metabolic disease, Cell Press, Posted 9:18:10 AM PT
Finding in arginine paradox study translates into treatment for teen, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 9:18:10 AM PT
How stem cell therapy can keep the immune system under control, University of Southern California, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Mini cargo transporters on a rat run, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Posted 9:17:14 AM PT
Scripps Research Institute scientists solve a mystery of bacterial growth and resistance, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 9:17:14 AM PT
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Agent reduces autism-like behaviors in mice, NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, Posted 11:18:10 AM PT
'Rogue DNA' plays key role in heart failure, study shows, King's College London, Posted 10:18:09 AM PT
A striking link is found between the Fragile-X gene and mutations that cause autism, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 9:18:10 AM PT
Novel mutations linked to autism identified in genes associated with fragile X, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Research shows how PCBs promote dendrite growth, may increase autism risk, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 8:17:11 AM PT
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Connecting cilia: Cellular antennae help cells stick together, BioMed Central, Posted 5:17:20 PM PT
Scientists develop new technique that could improve heart attack prediction, University of Edinburgh, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Computer-designed molecules point to new therapy for cystic fibrosis, HOME, Posted 8:19:13 AM PT
Locked down, RNA editing yields odd fly behavior, Brown University, Posted 8:18:11 AM PT
Yeast cell reaction to Zoloft suggests alternative cause, drug target for depression, Princeton University, Posted 8:17:26 AM PT
Molecule movements that make us think, Linköping University, Posted 8:17:26 AM PT
Prions in the brain eliminated by homing molecules, Linköping University, Posted 7:17:13 AM PT
Monday, April 23, 2012
Timing is everything when using oxygen to regenerate bone, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
Researchers find potential link between drinking alcohol and breast cancer, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
Link between common environmental contaminant and rapid breast cancer growth, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
Japanese researchers show that acupuncture can improve skeletal muscle atrophy, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
The effects of weak magnetic fields on cancer cells and other aspects of biology, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
The fat stopper, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
Pain relief with PAP injections may last 100 times longer than a traditional acupuncture treatment, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
New yeast prion helps cells survive, RIKEN, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Army researcher develops potential vaccine carrier, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
Seeking HIV treatment clues in the neem tree, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
University of Illinois study shows soy protein alleviates symptoms of fatty liver disease, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
What did the scientist say to the sommelier? 'Show me the proof!', American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
Research shows why 1 bacterial infection is so deadly in cystic fibrosis patients, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
Avocado oil: The 'olive oil of the Americas'?, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
Friday, April 20, 2012
Study finds soda consumption increases overall stroke risk, Cleveland Clinic, Posted 8:17:22 AM PT
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Single-neuron observations mark steps in Alzheimer's disease, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Posted 9:17:20 PM PT
Finding the roots and early branches of the tree of life, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Study finds cancer-fighting goodness in cholesterol, Simon Fraser University, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Cellular pathway linked to diabetes, heart disease, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Posted 9:17:22 AM PT
Gut microbiota regulates bile acid metabolism, European Association for the Study of the Liver, Posted 2:18:10 AM PT
Intestinal macrophages in liver cirrhosis produce NO, disrupt intestinal barrier function, European Association for the Study of the Liver, Posted 2:17:20 AM PT
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
DNA origami puts a smart lid on solid-state nanopore sensors, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Posted 9:17:15 PM PT
Genetic similarity promotes cooperation -- new study, University of Leicester, Posted 4:18:10 PM PT
Tasmanian tiger suffered low genomic diversity, University of Connecticut, Posted 2:18:08 PM PT
Kidney stone mystery solved, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 1:18:10 PM PT
Lactating tsetse flies models for lactating mammals?, Society for the Study of Reproduction, Posted 12:17:23 PM PT
Photoreceptor transplant restores vision in mice, University College London, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Gladstone scientists regenerate damaged mouse hearts by transforming scar tissue into beating heart muscle, Gladstone Institutes, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Scripps Research Institute scientists develop antidote for cocaine overdose, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Unique adaptations to a symbiotic lifestyle reveal novel targets for aphid insecticides, University of York, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT