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ASK: The Gatekeeper To Cancer
Researchers in Japan have identified a pathway regulating the activity of an oxidative stress response enzyme, with implications on cancer development and progression.
Finding Consensus On Cancer Vulnerabilities
Using a system that integrates readouts from multiple genomics analysis algorithms, a research group in Singapore is able to pinpoint targeted therapies for individual tumors.
7 Must-Read Stories In December 2017
December 2017 was abuzz with news about the people who push the frontiers of science.
Analyzing Living Tissue With Mass Spectrometry
Scientists in South Korea have developed a mass spectrometry imaging system to analyze living biological samples at micrometer-level resolution.
Hackers Can Access Smart Phones Using Sensor Data
A research group in Singapore has demonstrated that data from sensors embedded within smart phones can allow hackers to derive PIN numbers and access devices remotely.
Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements May Not Prevent Bone Fractures
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation in the elderly is not associated with lower risk of fractures, according to research by Chinese scientists.
The Link Between Diet, Longevity and Sex In Worms
Scientists in Japan have discovered that caloric restriction confers longevity to hermaphrodite worms but not male worms.
Improving The Efficiency Of Hydrogen Production
Using a hybrid system for the electrolysis of water, a research group in South Korea has invented a method to produce hydrogen fuel cheaply and efficiently.
RNA Processing Defect Causes Motor Neuron Death
Impairment of the RNA processing pathway in motor neurons is responsible for their death in Lou Gehrig's disease.