Scientists have discovered a new “mastermind fusion gene” may be associated with a rare cancer-causing…
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Cultivated scallops populations develop distinct genetic structure
The scallop is one of the largest edible molluscs, and gourmets consider it to be…
Ubiquitous and influential
Scientists have generated new insights into the intricate molecular underpinnings of ubiquitin signaling. Their results…
Psychological ‘recipe’ identified for viral campaigns such as Ice Bucket Challenge
New work focusing on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge reveals very brief shelf life of…
Understanding the contact of contacts to beat dry eye syndrome
Symptoms of dry eye syndrome — dry, red, itchy, gritty, sore eyes — are more…
New theory explains how Earth’s inner core remains solid despite extreme heat
Even though it is hotter than the surface of the Sun, the crystallized iron core…
Kepler, don’t give up on the hunt for exomoons
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that it is possible for a planetary collision…
Game theorists devise ‘catch-up rule’ to make sports contests more competitive, and exciting, to watch
A team of game theorists has devised a “Catch-Up Rule” that is designed to make…
University incubators may lead to lower-quality innovation, new study shows
The establishment of university-affiliated incubators is often followed by a reduction in the quality of…
No link between immigration and increased crime, four decades of evidence finds
Political discussions about immigrants often include the claim that there is a relationship between immigration…