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Amino Acid Boosts The Effectiveness Of Brain Cancer Therapy
By adding the highly abundant amino acid taurine to a photosensitizer, researchers have boosted its cancer-killing capabilities.
7 Must-Read Stories In June 2017
Climate change, solar energy and disease were key issues in the month of June.
Mammals Use RNA Interference Too
Like plants and invertebrates, mammalian cells also use RNA interference to protect themselves against viral infections.
Serotonin Makes ‘Autistic’ Mice More Sociable
Serotonin, the ‘feel-good neurotransmitter’, has been shown to improve sociability in a mouse model of autism.
Tackling Autism By Tweaking Diets
A simple change of diet that restores the balance of gut bacteria may help to alleviate the symptoms of autism, researchers say.
How Uterine Fluid Informs The Fetus
Uterine fluid, which contains molecules that can reprogram a developing embryo, could one day be used as a biomarker of fetal health.
From Household Trash To Policy Treasure
A new measure of household responsiveness to public information campaigns, co-developed by SMU researchers, could help policy-makers make better decisions.
Greening The Supply Chain One Business Model At A Time
Making the global supply chain more sustainable requires a fundamental re-evaluation of how companies do business, says SMU Assistant Professor Buket Avci.
When The Switch Flips On Electricity Prices
When it comes to renewable energy, a detailed understanding of how negative electricity prices drive economic incentives can help policy-makers and energy merchants alike make better decisions.
