Life & Chemistry

Life & Chemistry

Genetic test identifies eye cancer tumors likely to spread

In 459 patients with ocular melanoma at 12 centers in the United States and Canada, the researchers found the test could successfully classify tumors more than…

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New York Stem Cell Foundation scientist grows bone from human embryonic stem cells

The study is the first example of using bone cell progenitors derived from human embryonic stem cells to grow compact bone tissue in quantities large enough to…

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A microRNA Prognostic Marker Identified In Acute Leukemia

This study found that overexpression of a particular microRNA indicates a poor prognosis in these patients.The findings might lead to better identification of…

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Unlocking Bioenergy: Insights from Relatives’ DNA Sequences

Sometimes clues from other publicly-available DNA sequences of related organisms can be used to guide the assembly process, but its usefulness depends on how…

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"Dip Chip" Technology Tests Toxicity On-the-Go

From man-made toxic chemicals such as industrial by-products to poisons that occur naturally, a water or food supply can be easily contaminated. And for every…

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Foxtail Millet Insights Aid Switchgrass Genome Assembly

Sometimes there's guidance in the form of other publicly-available DNA sequences from related organisms that can be used to guide the assembly process, but its…

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Mayo Clinic Identifies Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer Detection

These biomarkers — known as DNA methylation profiles — also can predict if the cancer is going to recur and if that recurrence will remain localized to the…

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Cdt1 Protein Links DNA Replication and Mitosis in Cancer

University of North Carolina School of Medicine scientists have discovered that a protein known as Cdt1, which is required for DNA replication, also plays an…

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BGI Completes Foxtail Millet Genome Sequence Analysis

BGI, the world's largest genomics organization, in cooperation with Zhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Science, has completed the genome sequence and analysis…

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Virus 'barcodes' offer rapid detection of mutated strains

Currently the team is barcoding different strains of influenza virus and human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) – a virus associated with the onset of asthma…

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Rutgers Team Unveils New Approach to Boost Immune Cells

Researchers at Rutgers University have uncovered a new way to stimulate activity of immune cell opiate receptors, leading to efficient tumor cell clearance.Dipak Sarkar, professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and his research team have been able to take a new pharmacological approach to activate the immune cells to prevent cancer growth through stimulation of the opiate receptors found on immune cells. …

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Scientists find differences in long-lived rodent’s protein handlers

The naked mole-rat, a curiously strange, hairless rodent, lives many years longer than any other mouse or rat. Scientists at The University of Texas Health…

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mTORC2 Growth Regulator Linked to Diabetes Insights

In the current issue of the journal «Cell Metabolism», Mike Hall and his team from the Biozentrum of the University of Basel describe how inhibition of mTOR…

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Gene Therapy for Hearing Loss: Exploring Potential and Limits

Regenerating sensory hair cells, which produce electrical signals in response to vibrations within the inner ear, could form the basis for treating age- or…

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Nanosheet Catalyst Enables Sustainable Hydrogen Production

Hydrogen gas offers one of the most promising sustainable energy alternatives to limited fossil fuels. But traditional methods of producing pure hydrogen face…

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Successful Stem Cell Differentiation Requires DNA Compaction

Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University found that chromatin compaction is required for proper embryonic stem cell…

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