The breakup and collapse of the Larsen A ice shelf in the western Weddell Sea…
Month: July 2013
Hippo pathway to better cancer treatment? Unusual key to regulating cell growth
Researchers have discovered a potential new pathway to treat cancer by asking some odd questions…
Killer whale genetics: Redefining stock structure in a marine top predator
By collecting 462 skin samples from both resident and transient wild killer whales in the…
First full genome sequencing for autism: Promise for future diagnosis, prevention and treatment
New research has found that full genome sequencing provides the definitive look at wide ranging…
Understanding bulls’ gene-rich Y chromosomes may improve herd fertility
The Y chromosomes of cattle have more genes and are more active than the Y…
Critical pathway in cell cycle may lead to cancer development
Researchers’ findings on chromosome shortening suggest a potential target to arrest cancer cell growth.
Researchers regenerate retina in mice using neuronal reprogramming
Researchers in Spain have managed to regenerate the retina in mice using neuronal reprogramming. There…
ID got you, under the skin
Forget fingerprints or iris recognition, the next big thing in biometrics will be a thermal…
Solar tsunami used to measure Sun’s magnetic field
A solar tsunami observed by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory and the Japanese Hinode spacecraft has…
Delayed puberty: First estrogen receptor mutation found in a young woman
A receptor mutation that essentially blocks estrogen’s action has been identified for the first time…