Physicians may soon have a new way to screen patients for Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous…
Month: January 2013
Cancer suppressor gene links metabolism with cellular aging
The tumor suppressor protein p53 is an attractive target for drug developers. But this path…
Genome of diamondback moth provides new clues for sustainable pest management
Chinese scientists have decoded the first genome of diamondback moth, providing new clues for sustainable…
Graphene plasmonics beats the drug cheats
Wonder material graphene could help detect the presence of drugs or toxins in the body…
Scientists reassemble the backbone of earliest four-legged animals using synchrotron X-rays
Scientists have been able to reconstruct, for the first time, the intricate three-dimensional structure of…
Foot soldiers of the immune system
Researchers have discovered the molecular blueprint behind the IFIT protein. This key protein enables the…
Gas that triggers ozone destruction revealed
Scientists have made a significant discovery about the cause of the destruction of ozone over…
Flu means extra precautions for older people
The flu could be especially severe for the 39.6 million older adults in the United…
Depressed stroke survivors may face triple the risk of death
People who are depressed after a stroke may have a tripled risk of dying early…
Molecular ‘switch’ may play role in tumor suppression
Structural biologists have identified a “topology switch” in the protein clathrin, the function of which…