Should physicians assist in a lethal injection execution — or lose professional certification if they…
Month: June 2011
Biologists uncover regulatory mechanism for gene expression in the visual system
Biologists have uncovered a key regulatory mechanism used for gene expression in the visual system….
Key function of enzyme involved in RNA processing described
Researchers have identified a cellular mechanism that is critical in maintaining normal cell function. They…
Signaling pathways point to vulnerability in breast cancer stem cells
Researchers have identified signals impinging on breast epithelial cells that can induce those cells to…
Curtailing embryonic stem cell research would also hurt iPS cell research, analysis suggests
Any legislation that slows human embryonic stem cell research is likely to also seriously harm…
Mutations in essential genes often cause rare diseases
Mutations in genes essential to survival are behind so-called orphan diseases, explaining in part why…
Adjustable valves gave ancient plants the edge
Controlling water loss is an important ability for modern land plants as it helps them…
Banning U.S. federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research would derail related work, experts argue
Banning U.S. federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research would have “disastrous consequences” on…
Fathers’ use of restaurants affect children more than mothers’ use
This Father’s Day, dad’s choice of where to eat could literally tip the scales on…
First wood-digesting enzyme found in bacteria could boost biofuel production
Researchers have identified an enzyme in bacteria which could be used to make biofuel production…