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How Do Cells Measure Length?
Scientists have identified the protein complex that cells use as a molecular ruler to measure lengths with nanometer precision.
Still Single? Your Genes Might Play A Part
A mutation in the serotonin receptor gene 5-HT1A could influence a person's romantic prospects, study says.
Robot-Assisted Stroke Rehabilitation
A robotic walker could help patients recover after a stroke and free physiotherapists to provide more value-added services.
Bee Brains Offer Insight Into Memory Formation
A study of bee brains has revealed that microRNAs targeting the structural protein actin are crucial in memory regulation.
Two-In-One Cancer Biomarker
A biomarker which can also deliver drugs could open new doors in cancer therapeutics.
‘Good Fat’ Could Help Manage Diabetes
Activating brown fat cells could help Type 2 diabetics manage their condition by increasing the number of glucose transporters.
Ke Yang Elected To Institute Of Medicine
Peking Professor Ke Yang has been elected as a foreign member of the US National Academies Institute of Medicine.
Moving From Panic To Avoidance
Brain activity in a region known as the habenula is required for learning to avoid threatening situations in zebrafish.
Durable, Lightweight Electronics Made From Paper
Printable, paper-based electronics could help make diagnostic tests cheaper and more accessible.