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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
Resolving the ortholog conjecture, Public Library of Science, 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
Ancient giant turtle fossil revealed, North Carolina State University, Posted 10:18:10 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
Genetic testing may not trigger more use of health services, Group Health Research Institute, Posted 8:18:08 AM PT
New study shows simple task at 6 months of age may predict risk of autism, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Posted 7:20:17 AM PT
Common genetic variants identify autism risk in high risk siblings of children with ASD, IntegraGen, Posted 7:18:08 AM PT
1,000 years of climate data confirms Australia's warming, University of Melbourne, Posted 6:18:09 AM PT
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Raising HDL not a sure route to countering heart disease, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Posted 4:18:10 PM PT
Heliconius butterfly genome explains wing pattern diversity, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
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
Colorful butterflies increase their odds of survival by sharing traits, University of California - Irvine, Posted 10:18:11 AM PT
Zebrafish study isolates gene related to autism, schizophrenia and obesity, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 10:18:11 AM PT
NIH-funded research provides new clues on how ApoE4 affects Alzheimer's risk, NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Posted 10:18:11 AM PT
Genes may hold the key to a life of success, study suggests, University of Edinburgh, Posted 7:18:11 AM PT
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Stabilizing Fanconi anemia with antioxidants, BioMed Central, Posted 5:18:11 PM PT
Ancient sea reptile with gammy jaw suggests dinosaurs got arthritis too, University of Bristol, Posted 3:18:13 PM PT
Yale team discovers unexpected source of diabetic neuropathy pain, Yale University, Posted 2:17:21 PM PT
New evidence that many genes of small effect influence economic decisions and political attitudes, Cornell University, Posted 10:18:10 AM PT
Mystery gene reveals new mechanism for anxiety disorders, University of Chicago Medical Center, Posted 9:18:11 AM PT
Ancient plant-fungal partnerships reveal how the world became green, University of Sheffield, Posted 8:17:21 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
Delivery system for gene therapy may help treat arthritis, Georgia Health Sciences University, Posted 9:18:11 PM PT
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
Where bees are, there will be honey (even pre-historic), European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Posted 12:18:09 PM PT
Anthropologists discover earliest form of wall art, New York University, Posted 12:18:09 PM 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
Gene therapy for hearing loss: Potential and limitations, Emory University, Posted 9:18:10 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
Men can rest easy – sex chromosomes are here to stay, University College London, Posted 5:18:11 PM PT
'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
Neighboring chimp communities have their own nut-cracking styles, Cell Press, Posted 9:18:20 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
Mechanistic discovery links psoriasis to increased risk of cardiovascular disease, Case Western Reserve University, Posted 8:18:08 AM PT
Researchers use light to switch on gene expression, North Carolina State University, Posted 8:18:08 AM PT
Discovery of a gene that causes Joubert Syndrome, University of Montreal, Posted 8:17:17 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
UI professor identifies largest known crocodile, University of Iowa, Posted 2:18:13 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
Antarctic octopus sheds light on ice-sheet collapse, University of Liverpool, Posted 8:18:14 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
Unique physiology key to diagnosing and treating diabetes in Asian populations, Joslin Diabetes Center, Posted 12:18:13 PM PT
Monday, May 7, 2012
Sequencing works in clinical setting to help -- finally -- get a diagnosis, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 10:18:11 PM PT
Researchers discover gene that leads to severe weight gain with antipsychotic treatment, North Shore-Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Health System, Posted 1:18:11 PM PT
Mystery of the domestication of the horse solved, University of Cambridge, Posted 12:18:10 PM PT
Defective carnitine metabolism may play role in autism, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 12:18:10 PM PT
Anthropologist finds explanation for hominin brain evolution in famous fossil, Florida State University, Posted 12:18:10 PM PT
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
Gaseous emissions from dinosaurs may have warmed prehistoric earth, Cell Press, Posted 6:18:11 AM PT
LSU research finds orangutans host ancient jumping genes, Louisiana State University, Posted 6:18:10 AM PT
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Climatic effects of a solar minimum, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 10:18:11 AM PT
A new candidate pathway for treating visceral obesity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
First oral agent to quell invasive macular degeneration, restore lost vision, Resveratrol Partners LLC, dba LONGEVINEX, Posted 7:18:15 AM PT
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Higher risk of birth defects from assisted reproduction, University of Adelaide, Posted 3:20:15 AM PT
Friday, May 4, 2012
Early spring means more bat girls, University of Calgary, Posted 2:18:10 PM PT
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
Sloppy shipping of human retina leads IU researchers to discover new treatment path for eye disease, Indiana University, Posted 6:17:16 AM PT
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Researchers at Hebrew University identify genetic systems disrupted in autistic brain, HOME, Posted 11:18:10 PM PT
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
Researchers pinpoint genetic pathway of rare facial malformation in children, Seattle Children's, Posted 10:18:10 AM PT
New genetic mechanism of immune deficiency discovered, HOME, Posted 9:18:10 AM PT
Insect glands may illuminate human fertilization process, Carnegie Institution, Posted 9:18:08 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
Battle of the sexes offers evolutionary insights, University of Cincinnati, Posted 8:18:10 AM PT
Earth history and evolution, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Posted 7:18:11 AM PT
Bacteria discovery could lead to antibiotics alternatives, University of Manchester, Posted 7:17:25 AM PT
Ben-Gurion U. research group discovers genetic mutations that cause intestinal obstruction, American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Posted 6:18:11 AM PT
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Research suggests infants begin to learn about race in the first year, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Posted 12:20:13 PM PT
University of Nevada, Reno researchers discover new research use for plaque, University of Nevada, Reno, Posted 12:18:11 PM 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
Evidence of familial vulnerability for epilepsy and psychosis, Elsevier, Posted 6:18:11 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
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Where touch meets hearing, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:10 PM PT
Evidence for causal link between increased BMI and ischemic heart disease, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:10 PM PT
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
Geneticist develops tool to identify genes important in disease, tailoring individual treatment, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Posted 7:18:10 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
Darwinian selection continues to influence human evolution, University of Sheffield, Posted 12:18:11 PM PT
How human cells 'hold hands', University of Iowa Health Care, Posted 9:17:21 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
Research shows rats have best bite of rodent world, University of Liverpool, Posted 2:18:10 PM PT
lobSTR algorithm rolls DNA fingerprinting into 21st century, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Posted 1:18:11 PM 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
Penn geneticists identify genes linked to Western African Pygmies' small stature, University of Pennsylvania, Posted 2:18:11 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
Striatal brain volume predicts Huntington disease onset, Elsevier, Posted 7:18:10 AM PT
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Stem cell researchers map new knowledge about insulin production, University of Copenhagen, Posted 9:20:19 PM PT
Mother knows best, among wild vervet monkeys, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:09 PM PT
Study finds twist to the story of the number line, University of California - San Diego, Posted 2:18:08 PM PT
Facial defects shown to self-repair, Tufts University, Posted 1:20:20 PM PT
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
Evolution in an island, the secret for a longer life, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Posted 7:18:11 AM PT
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Connecting cilia: Cellular antennae help cells stick together, BioMed Central, Posted 5:17:20 PM PT
Did bone ease acid for early land crawlers?, Brown University, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Computer-designed molecules point to new therapy for cystic fibrosis, HOME, Posted 8:19:13 AM PT
Evidence shows that anti-depressants likely do more harm than good, researchers find, McMaster University, Posted 8:18:11 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
'Inhabitants of Madrid' ate elephants’ meat and bone marrow 80,000 years ago, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 7:18:09 AM PT
BGI debuts 'EasyGenomics' cloud-based bioinformatics solution for omics-related research, BGI Shenzhen, Posted 7:17:15 AM PT
Monday, April 23, 2012
Johns Hopkins researchers uncover genes at fault for cystic fibrosis-related intestinal obstruction, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 2:18:08 PM PT
Study reveals how ancient viruses became genomic 'superspreaders', Wellcome Trust, Posted 12:18:09 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
2 distinguishable gene groups detected: 1 'normal' and 1 problematic, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Posted 8:18:11 AM PT
Scientists have discovered genes that increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, University of Gothenburg, Posted 8:18:11 AM PT
First fruitful, then futile: Ammonites or the boon and bane of many offspring, University of Zurich, Posted 7:18:11 AM PT
New yeast prion helps cells survive, RIKEN, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
A matter of priorities, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Forensic science used to determine who's who in pre-Columbian Peru, BioMed Central, Posted 5:18:11 PM PT
Friday, April 20, 2012
Fat outside of arteries may influence onset of coronary artery disease, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Posted 9:18:08 AM PT
New genes contributing to autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders uncovered, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Posted 8:18:10 AM PT
Study finds soda consumption increases overall stroke risk, Cleveland Clinic, Posted 8:17:22 AM PT
From 503-million-year-old fungi to recent earthquakes: New Geology posted ahead of print, Geological Society of America, Posted 6:18:09 AM PT
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Meat eating behind humans' spreading over the globe, Lund University, Posted 9:20:16 PM PT
Single-neuron observations mark steps in Alzheimer's disease, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Posted 9:17:20 PM PT
Ravens remember relationships they had with others, University of Vienna, Posted 9:18:12 AM PT
Scientists show how social interaction and teamwork lead to human intelligence, Trinity College Dublin, Posted 9:18:12 AM PT
First gene linked to common form of psoriasis identified, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 9:18:12 AM PT
Researchers discover new genes contributing to autism, links to psychiatric disorders, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 9:18:12 AM PT
Cellular pathway linked to diabetes, heart disease, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Posted 9:17:22 AM PT
Recapitulation of the entire hepatitis C virus life in engineered mouse cell lines, European Association for the Study of the Liver, Posted 2:19:11 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
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
Crime and punishment: The neurobiological roots of modern justice, Vanderbilt University, Posted 10:18:11 AM PT
Evidence for a geologic trigger of the Cambrian explosion, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 10:18:11 AM 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