Resistance to chemotherapy is a major problem for those suffering from ovarian cancer — a…
Month: October 2015
Molecular motor grows cell’s microtubules
Motor proteins that pause at the ends of microtubules and produce pushing forces can also…
How ants and ketchup are alike: Both solid-like and liquid-like
Collections of ants have a remarkable ability to change shapes and tasks based on the…
Scientists uncover signal for when a pregnant woman is about to go into labor
A cellular signal in the amniotic fluid around the fetus has been found to build…
Insulin cells determine weight-loss surgery success rate
The ability to produce insulin is pivotal to the success of weight-loss surgery in patients…
Much needed update on magnetic tracking in cell therapy
The latest advances in magnetic particle tracking in cell therapy, a potentially groundbreaking strategy in…
Wanted: Fair players and a climate leader
An international team has devised a method allowing countries to choose their own method of…
New microscope helps scientists see the big picture
A new microscope is giving scientists a clearer, more comprehensive view of biological processes as…
Unraveling the complex, intertwined electron phases in a superconductor
A key arrangement of electrons that may impede superconductivity in cuprates has now been characterized…
Chemical probe to dissect role of potential cancer-causing proteins
Scientists have created a highly specific and well-characterized chemical probe which can switch off two…