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Compound Found to Kill Lymphoma Cells Surfaced in Computer Model
A international team of scientists discovered that a small compound, identified by chemists at the UMB School of Pharmacists, can kill cancer cells of an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Expanded blueprint: Genetic incorporation of two different noncanonic amino acids into one protein
(PhysOrg.com) -- The genetic code includes information for only 20 amino acids (AAs). If this repertoire could be expanded, it would, for example, be possible to program bacteria to produce...
Map of Fruit Fly's Neuron Clusters Offers Glimpse Into Our Own Minds' Layout
The brain is a difficult place to wander around without a map. But while the human brain, with its billions of neurons, is far too vast a frontier for us to map...
Scientists develop a new computational method to uncover gene regulation
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from Aalto University (Finland), European Molecular Biology Laboratory Heidelberg (Germany) and the University of Manchester (UK) have developed a new computational method to identify targets of regulator...
Harnessing the Web and supercomputers to track pathogens as they evolve
Pathogens can now be easily tracked in time and space as they evolve, an advance that could revolutionise both public health and inform national security in the fight against infectious...
International research team discovers novel genes influencing kidney disease risk
A team of researchers from the United States and Europe has identified more than a dozen genes that may play a role in the aetiology of common forms of kidney...
Artificial light at night disrupts cell division
Just one 'pulse' of artificial light at night disrupts circadian cell division, reveals a new study carried out by Dr Rachel Ben-Shlomo of the University of Haifa-Oranim Department of Environmental...
Elastography: A useful method in depicting liver hardness
Palpation continues to be of great value in modern medicine, both practised by doctors and as a technique for self-examination. However, palpation is limited to a few accessible organs, and...
Scientists find gene linked to schizophrenia
An international study led by Universite de Montreal scientists suggests that gene mutations may predispose some individuals to schizophrenia and provides new clues about the causes of this ambiguous disorder....
Owl Cam a Hoot Online
Barn Owls Molly and McGee and Baby Owlets Newest Web Sensation; Video of Inside of Owl Box Home Goes Viral
Cold Spring Harbor Sets Up New Branch In Suzhou
Lab's Asian outpost will serve as conference center for scientific meetings.
Cortical response to biliary sensation
Elevated pressure of the extrahepatic bile duct may elicit a variety of symptoms ranging from various degrees of abdominal distention, discomfort, dyspepsia, and pain. A study group from Japan used...
Medicine residues can threaten fish
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 12 (UPI) -- Swedish scientists say traces of many medicines can be found in fish swimming in treated wastewater, with some of the drugs leading to...
Racism and Sexism Processed by Different Brain Systems
Never has a human population been found that has no racial stereotypes. Until now.
Sex, adultery, betrayal, divorce -- right in your own backyard
Why do birds divorce? What makes them cheat on their spouses? Why might couples favour one offspring over another? A new book by a York University professor delves into these...
Elastography: A useful method in depicting liver hardness
Elasticity measurements have been reported to be useful for the diagnosis and differentiation of many tumors, which are usually harder than normal surrounding tissues. Recently, trans-abdominal real-time elastography was proposed...
Leopard seals surveyed by sound
These elusive animals may be camera shy, but their unique singing voices are drawing scientists' attention. Leopard - Arts - Business - Shopping - Photography
Opinion: Population and nature – the human implications
Biodiversity is not a luxury, according to Aaron Bernstein – it’s part of medicine, agriculture, and our quality of life.
Brain parts found in ancient human ancestor
Electromagnetic radiation revealed parts of the 1.9-million-year-old brain, as well as eggs of insects that fed on it. Electromagnetic radiation - Environment - Energy - Electromagnetic...
Video: Caterpillars Talk With Their Butts
Hind-end scraping warns off intruders-and may have evolved from walking
Clouded leopard caught on camera
Researcher in Indonesia captures rare photograph of tree-dwelling clouded leopard on the groundA rare image of a clouded leopard on the ground has been captured by a researcher in Indonesia who was trying...
Obesity Clue In View
Structural Biology: Close-up of methyl-clipping enzyme might help probe its obesity connection.
Mutant gene linked to motor neuron disease
LONDON, April 12 (UPI) -- British scientists say they've found a fifth genetic mutation linked to motor neuron disease that has similar pathological effects of other genetic mutations.
Brain drain, low investment hamper African science
LONDON (Reuters) - Africa's contribution to the global body of scientific research is very small and does little to benefit its own populations, according to a report from Thomson Reuters...
Humboldt Squid Acquitted; Colossal Squid On Tour
So it looks like Humboldt squid don't kill divers after all. At least, they haven't done so yet. read more
Moray eels: The most cosmopolitan of reef fish, but why?
Genetic variations among moray eels don't show any geographic patterning, apparently because a long-lived larval form called a leptocephalus maintains gene flow among populations. With geographic isolation off the table,...
Tiny gold probes give scientists a sense of how disease develops
Tiny chemical sensors implanted into patients could help diagnose disease and track its progress, following a development by scientists.
Video: Will Monarch Butterflies Survive?
The annual migration of the Monarch butterfly leaves anyone who sees it All a-flutter, but how much longer this rite of spring will continue no one knows. It's...