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Physics & Astronomy

Mainz Laser System Determines Astatine’s Atomic Binding Energy

The radioactive element astatine, the name of which is derived from the Greek word for 'instability,' is so rare on earth that it has not yet been investigated…

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Poly Mutant MAPT Gene Variant: Advancing Tauopathy Research

The microtubule associated tau-protein in its hyper-phosphorylated form is a key element in diseases of the nervous system, the so- called tauopathies.
We offer a neuronal model system with an missfolded Tau protein that is based on a poly-mutant MAPT-gene variant.

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TRPC6 Channel Blocker: A New Hope for Pulmonary and Renal Health

The invention comprises diterpene derivatives for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension in conjunction with respiratory disorders, especially asthma and…

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Nanotube Substrates Enhance Organotypic Tissue Culture In Vitro

The aim of the invention is a long-time culture of primary mammalian organ tissue in vitro on newly developed nanotube array substrates. Especially for adult…

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New MAPT Gene Variant Unlocks Insights into Tauopathies

The microtubule associated tau-protein in its hyper-phosphorylated form is a key element in diseases of the nervous system, the so- called tauopathies.

We…

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New Method for Straightening Crooked Magnetic Fields

Method and device for generating a homogeneous low magnetic field for a large volume area within a magnetic shield.Further Information: PDF Bayerische…

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A-Ring-Aromatized Acetyl-Minocyclines: New Hope for T-Cell Diseases

A Pentaacetylcyclin – an A-Ring aromatized and acetylated derivative of minocycline – is provided which exhibits immunomodulatory and neuroprotective action….

Studies and Analyses

Ecosystem Productivity Declines Due to Nitrogen-Induced Loss

“The loss of biodiversity has much greater and more profound ecosystem impacts than had ever been imagined,” said David Tilman, professor of ecology,…

Environmental Conservation

Eco-Friendly Solution to Combat Barnacles on Boats

Barnacles can be found in all marine environments and are a major problem for both small boats and large ships. Barnacles accumulate on the hulls and can…

Event News

Experts Gather in Heidelberg to Discuss Star and Planet Evolution

Nine hundred scientists will be meeting in Heidelberg between 15 and 20 July 2013 for one of the biggest astronomical conferences anywhere in the world. On…

Environmental Conservation

Great Ape Genetic Diversity: Insights for Evolution and Conservation

A model of great ape history over the past 15 million years has been fashioned through the study of genetic variation in a large panel of humans, chimpanzees,…

Life & Chemistry

Discovered the role of noncoding 5S rRNA in protecting the p53 tumor suppressor gene

Researchers of the Cancer Metabolism group at the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), Catalan Oncology Institute (ICO) and the Division of…

Life & Chemistry

Wyss Institute Unveils Insights on Antibiotic Side Effects

A team of scientists at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University has discovered why long-term treatment with many common…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

Corn Yield Prediction Model Uses Simple Measurements at a Specific Growth Stage

A new study published in the July-August issue of Agronomy Journal describes a robust model that uses easily obtained measurements, such as plant morphology…

Life & Chemistry

Long-Lived Mice: Less Activity and Lower Food Intake Discovered

They also eat less than their fellow females with a lower life expectancy. Behavioral biologists from the University of Zurich reveal that there is a…

Life & Chemistry

New Mechanism for Human Gene Expression Discovered

Published online July 3 in Cell, their finding elucidates a previously unknown mechanism in human gene expression and opens the door for new therapeutic…

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