Life Sciences and Chemistry
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Roving ‘Sonic hedgehog’ gene may change scientists’ understanding of limb growth
Named for a video game character, Sonic hedgehog describes both a gene and the protein it produces in the body. Its study is important to increase…
Papaya extract thwarts growth of cancer cells in lab tests
University of Florida researcher Nam Dang, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues in Japan have documented papaya's dramatic anticancer effect against a broad range of…
Hidden habits and movements of insect pests revealed by DNA barcoding
Using a technique called DNA barcoding, which involves the identification of species from a short DNA sequence, Weiblen and an international team of…
Model may offer better understanding of embryonic development
During embryonic development, proteins attach to cell receptors and start a cascade of reactions. Understanding those reactions is difficult, however, because…
K-State professor finds link between low oxygen levels in body and cancer-aiding protein
What began as research into how diabetics could possibly preserve their eyesight has led to findings that could prolong the vision of children afflicted with…
Chemical competition: Research identifies new mechanism regulating embryonic development
A Princeton University-led research team has discovered that protein competition over an important enzyme provides a mechanism to integrate different signals…