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Flies Experience Anxiety, Too
Researchers have identified genes linked to wall-following behavior in flies when they are feeling anxious, shedding light on the fundamental mechanisms underlying anxiety.
Reprogrammed Stem Cells Shed Light On Bone Cancer
Although not sufficient to cause bone cancer on its own, the EWS-FLI1 gene predisposes cells to cancer by preventing differentiation.
Crystal Growth That Is Out Of This World
To better understand the effect of zero gravity on protein crystal growth, researchers are growing crystals onboard the International Space Station.
What Basket Weaving Teaches Us About Spin Liquids
Atoms in spin liquids take the form of a kagome lattice structure, named after a Japanese basket weaving technique.
Have Your Seaweed (And Drink It, Too)
The National University of Singapore is collaborating with a food manufacturer on food and drink products made from eucheuma, a type of seaweed with an array of health benefits.
Cambodia And Belgium Strengthen Ties Through Agro-Food Partnership
Universities and partner institutions in Europe and Southeast Asia are partnering on the Erasmus Plus program to further knowledge in agriculture, food science and technology.
The Electrifying Effect Of Astrocytes On Depression
The benefits of stimulating the brain with an electrical current to reduce depressive symptoms come from its effects on astrocytes, not neurons.
Probiotics Reduce Food Allergy Symptoms In Mice
A protein found in a common probiotic has been found to reduce the effects of egg allergy in mice, opening up possibilities for therapeutic applications.
Gene Linked To Autism Found
Researchers have identified that the PX-RICS gene is responsible for autism found in more than half of patients with Jacobsen syndrome.