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Scientists identify first genetic variant linked to biological aging in humans
Scientists announced today (7 Feb) they have identified for the first time definitive variants associated with biological ageing in humans. The team analyzed…
Virus-free technique enables Stanford scientists to easily make stem cells pluripotent
It is the first example of reprogramming adult cells to pluripotency in this manner, and is hailed by the researchers as a major step toward the use of such…
Gene that improves quality of reprogrammed stem cells identified by Singapore scientists
In the 7 Feb. 2010 issue of the journal Nature, scientists at the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), report that a genetic molecule, called Tbx3, which is…
Sweet! — sugar plays key role in cell division
Because these previously unrecognized sugar switches are so abundant and potential targets of manipulation by drugs, the discovery of their role has…
Carnegie Mellon Physicist the First To Measure Energy Released From a Virus During Infection
When the virus encounters a host cell, this pent-up energy is released, propelling the viral DNA into the cell and turning it into a virus factory. For the…
NTU researchers complete the world's first in-depth study of the malaria parasite genome
Groundbreaking research done at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) School of Biological Sciences (SBS) could lead to the development of more…