Researchers have pinpointed the role of a gene known as Arl13b in guiding the formation…
Month: July 2013
Croc supersense: Multi-sensory organs in crocodylian skin sensitive to touch, heat, cold, environment
Previously misunderstood multi-sensory organs in the skin of crocodylians are sensitive to touch, heat, cold,…
Treating TB: What needs to be done to improve treatment rates
People with tuberculosis in China often delay going to see a doctor for more than…
‘Modern slavery’ in England is a prevalent problem, report suggests
The first evidence of widespread ‘modern slavery’ in England for refugees and asylum seekers is…
Abiraterone: Hint of considerable added benefit for patients with metastatic prostate cancer
Abiraterone can prolong life and delay the occurrence of severe pain in patients with metastatic…
Inseparable galactic twins
Looking towards the constellation of Triangulum (The Triangle), in the northern sky, lies the galaxy…
Low levels of toxic proteins linked to brain diseases, study suggests
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s could be better understood thanks to insight into proteins linked…
Teens’ self-consciousness linked with specific brain, physiological responses
Teenagers are famously self-conscious, acutely aware and concerned about what their peers think of them….
Scientists discover molecular communication network in human stem cells
Scientists have discovered a molecular network in human embryonic stem cells that integrates cell communication…
Breakthrough: Sensors monitor cells at work
Transport proteins are responsible for moving materials such as nutrients and metabolic products through a…