Researchers have revealed why some existing cancer treatments are ineffective in tackling the early-stages of lung cancer. The team investigated…
Silencing retroviruses to awaken cell potential
Silencing of retroviruses in the human genome is a crucial step in the production of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)…
Researchers finally grasp the work week of enzymes
Scientists have found a novel way of monitoring individual enzymes as they chomp through fat. The method offers far greater…
First implantable magnet resonance detector
A new miniature NMR implant measures neuronal activity.
Dance of the RNases: Coordinating the removal of RNA-DNA hybrids
Scientists have deciphered how two enzymes, RNase H2 and RNase H1, are coordinated to remove RNA-DNA hybrid structures from chromosomes.
Politically extreme counties may act as magnets, migration patterns suggest
In a study of county-to-county migration patterns in the US, researchers found that when people migrate, they tend to move…
Student attitudes toward cheating may spill over into their careers
A new study finds that students who tolerate cheating in the classroom may also turn a blind eye to unethical…
Material for safer football helmets may reduce head injuries
Scientists have developed elastic microlattice pads that can withstand both single hits and a series of impacts better than existing…
Guidebooks or grandmas? Where most moms get their pregnancy advice
A new study says pregnant women still rely on their mothers despite what many self-help guidebooks recommend.
Hydromethylthionine could slow cognitive decline: Minimum dose
Researchers have reported unexpected results of a pharmacokinetic analysis of the relationship between treatment dose, blood levels and pharmacological activity…