How does a protein called connexin put the clamps on cancer? Researchers have now reported…
Month: November 2015
Thyroid cancer biomarker assays may show inaccurate readings
Two thyroid cancer biomarkers go through a clumping cycle that may interfere with cancer detection…
Ancient mass extinction led to dominance of tiny fish, paleontologist shows
According to new research, a mass extinction 359 million years ago known as the Hangenberg…
HIV spreads faster as violent conflict looms
A new analysis of HIV incidence in 36 sub-Saharan African countries finds that new HIV…
Massive northeast Greenland glacier is rapidly melting
A glacier in northeast Greenland that holds enough water to raise global sea levels by…
Researchers train Watson AI to ‘chat,’ spark more creativity in humans
Researchers have programmed IBM’s Watson so that he can have a real-time, Q&A conversation about…
Researchers identify liver pathway linked to negative impacts of high-fat, high-cholesterol diet
It’s no secret that a high-fat, high-cholesterol “junk food” diet has been linked to major…
Grabbing a parasite by the tail: Team solves ‘jumping gene’ mystery
Deep within your DNA, a tiny parasite lurks, waiting to pounce from its perch and…
Molecular mechanism at root of familial amyloidosis and other diseases
A team of local researchers has proposed a molecular mechanism that may be responsible for…
Increased deforestation could substantially reduce Amazon basin rainfall
Continued deforestation of the Amazon rainforest could diminish the amount of rain that falls in…