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Wip1 Phosphatase Target May Help Nip Cancer In The Bud
A*STAR scientists have discovered that the enzyme Wip1 phosphatase may be a potential target to halt the progression of cancer.
A*STAR, AstraZeneca To Develop Gram-Negative Antibacterials
A*STAR has signed an agreement with biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to develop new drugs to treat gram-negative bacterial infections.
Consumers More Likely To Buy Discounted Items… Regardless Of Final Price
Discounting retail items reduces the tendency to shop around, which leads to less competitive outcomes and potentially higher prices, says a study.
Scientists Unravel Genetic Puzzle Behind Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding the high-risk genes behind people’s development of rheumatoid arthritis.
Instintictive Drive For Protein Causes Overeating
Our appetite for protein is so powerful that we continue eating until we get the right amount of protein, even if it means consuming far more energy than we need, says a study.
46 Chinese Scientists Receive Ho Leung Ho Lee Awards
46 Chinese scientists have received science and technology awards from the Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation this year.
Coding Variants Not Major Determinant Of Psoriasis Risk, Study
Scientists have found that gene variants representing protein-coding changes may play only a small part in the genetic risk for psoriasis.
Bile Duct Cancers Have Country-Specific Characteristics
Scientists have found that bile duct cancers from Singapore, Thailand, and Romania are very different when analyzed at the molecular level.
BASF To Open Electronic Materials R&D Center In Sungkyunkwan Uni
BASF announced this week that it will set up a new electronic materials R&D center in partnership with Sungkyunkwan University.