Life Sciences and Chemistry
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Rapid cardiac biomarker testing system developed by Singapore scientists
The silicon-based integrated system's features could help physicians quickly arrive at the right diagnosis for timely medical intervention in patients…
H1N1 influenza adopted novel strategy to move from birds to humans
The 2009 H1N1 influenza virus used a new strategy to cross from birds into humans, a warning that it has more than one trick up its sleeve to jump the species…
Scripps Research scientists reveal key structure from ebola virus
Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have determined the structure of a critical protein from the Ebola virus, which, though rare, is one of the…
Possible ovarian cancer treatment target identified
A multi-institutional study has identified a potential personalized treatment target for the most common form of ovarian cancer. In the December 8 issue of…
Stem cell derived neurons for research relevant to Alzheimer's and Niemann-Pick type C diseases
Stem cell derived neurons may allow scientists to determine whether breakdowns in the transport of proteins, lipids and other materials within cells trigger…
A new mouse could help understand how some lung cancer cells evade drug treatment
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide and lung adenocarcinoma is the most common type. Many cases of lung adenocarcinoma are attributed to a mutation in a…