Gene expression is the process by which genetic information is used to produce proteins, essential…
Month: May 2016
New SLENDR technique: Protein labeling in developing brain by genome editing
A research team has developed a method, called SLENDR, that allows precise modification of neuronal…
When dung beetles dance, they photograph the firmament
The discovery that dung beetles use the light of the Milky Way to navigate in…
Online therapy effective at treating depression and anxiety
Providing an online computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) program both alone and in combination with…
Stopping cancer in its tracks
Inhibiting autophagy, the process cells use to degrade large intra-cellular cargo, effectively blocks tumor cell…
Scientists identify key factor in mitochondrial calcium uptake and bioenergetics
Mitochondria are the energy-generating batteries of cells, but they also perform other critical functions, including…
Melatonin signaling is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
A sleeping pancreas releases less insulin, but how much insulin drops each night may differ…
Study identifies potential treatment target for pancreatic cancer
Investigators have identified the first potential molecular treatment target for the most common form of…
Change the Textbooks: This eukaryote completely lacks mitochondria
Mitochondria are membrane-bound components within cells that are often described as the cells’ powerhouses. They’ve…
Chinese-language Ransomware Makes An Appearance
Whenever a threat is “localized” to a specific region, it’s a sign that attackers believe…