Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) often turn up a long list of genes that MIGHT help cause…
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Cancer: Using 3D to test personalized treatments in five days
Researchers have devised a cell co-culture platform that reproduces a patient’s tumor structure in 3D. The…
Formation of the moon brought water to Earth
Earth has a large amount of water and a relatively large moon, which stabilizes Earth’s axis.…
Why lack of sleep is bad for your heart
People who sleep fewer than 7 hours per night have lower levels of gene-regulating molecules, or…
Toward zero hunger: More food or a smarter food system?
When thinking about ways to end global hunger, many scholars focus too narrowly on increasing crop…
Young children willing to punish misbehavior, even at personal cost
Children as young as three years old are willing to punish others’ bad behavior, even at…
Inhibition of protein phosphorylation promotes optic nerve regeneration after injury
Research results suggest that the inhibition of phosphorylation of microtubule-binding protein CRMP2 could be a novel…
A better understanding of the von Willebrand Factor's A2 domain
A team of researchers is working to characterize the mysterious protein known as the Von Willebrand…
Scientists use molecular tethers, chemical 'light sabers' for tissue engineering
Researchers have unveiled a new strategy to keep proteins intact and functional in synthetic biomaterials for…
In a first, researchers identify reddish coloring in an ancient fossil
Researchers have for the first time detected chemical traces of red pigment in an ancient fossil…