Life & Chemistry

Life & Chemistry

Human Virus Detected in Chimpanzees in Tanzania Study

After studying chimpanzees in the wilds of Tanzania’s Mahale Mountains National Park for the past year as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant,…

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Antibacterial Wipes: A Hidden Risk of Bacteria Spread

The research highlights concerns as to the suitability of the wipes currently being deployed and the importance of a routine surveillance program in reducing…

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Discover Natural Inflammation-Fighting Mechanism in Fat Cells

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown molecular signaling pathway in body fat cells that normally acts to suppress harmful inflammation. Cellular…

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Can we 'wipe out' MRSA?

Three basic principles is all it could take to reduce the incidence of MRSA in hospitals according to a new research by Cardiff University. Disinfectants are…

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Ultrathin Polyethylene Film: A Breakthrough in Innovation

Layers of plastic, much thinner than a strand of hair—this type of ultrathin polymer film is of great interest to scientists and engineers. Applications…

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New Gene Discoveries Linked to Mental Illnesses and Treatments

New Findings Provide Important Clues Toward the Development of Customized Treatments New findings from research supported by NARSAD, the world’s leading…

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How Cells Communicate: Insights into Cellular Dialogue

For an organism to develop and function, the individual cells must exchange information, or communicate, with each other. Is it possible to learn their…

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Key Role of Enzymes in Cell Fate and Differentiation

“Caspases, known as ‘killer enzymes,’ that are activated during programmed cell death, are also active in the initial phases of cell differentiation,” said Dr….

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New Molecular Mechanism for Colorectal Cancer Discovered

The research, published in the journal Gastroenteroloy1, also reveals how a technique called RNA interference can – by inactivating both genes – kill, in just…

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Hebrew University Develops Synthetic Molecules for Anti-Cancer Drugs

For their work in developing these harbingers of a possible new generation of anti-cancer drugs, Dr. Arie Dagan and Prof. Shimon Gatt of the Department of…

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Parasitoid Turns Host Into Bodyguard: New Research Insights

In a joint publication in PLoS One, researchers from the University of Amsterdam and University of Viçosa (Brazil) show evidence of spectacular behavioural…

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Mutations Linked to Severe Cardiomyopathy Findings Unveiled

This was a key finding from current research conducted by Dr. Sabine Klaassen, Susanne Probst, and Prof. Ludwig Thierfelder of the Max Delbrück Center for…

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Forest Fuel: A Sustainable Solution for Reducing CO2 Emissions

Large-scale, long-distance transports of biofuels from central Sweden to central Europe may be a cost-effective and attractive way to reduce CO2 emissions….

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Tumor Suppressor Genes Influence Aging in Engineered Mice

Scientists knew that both these genes were expressed at increased levels as humans and mice age, but their role in the aging process was not clear. Findings by…

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Gene Mutations Linked to 10% of Schizophrenia Cases Identified

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center describe specific genetic mutations present in individuals who have schizophrenia, but not present in their…

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New Therapy Shows Promise for Hypophosphatasia Treatment

Rickets is a softening of the bones that most commonly results from a lack of vitamin D or calcium and from insufficient exposure to sunlight. Hypophosphatasia…

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