IN THE LAB
Amino Acid Protects Liver From Oxidative Stress
Scientists in China revealed that the amino acid serine may prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by alleviating oxidative stress.
Genetic Profiling Predicts Stomach Cancer Risk
Singapore scientists have analysed the genomes of nearly 3,000 patients to identify genomic signatures associated with higher risk of developing stomach cancer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Punishment Does Not Improve Cooperation
Using a game to study human behavior, researchers in Japan have found that punishment is an ineffective means for promoting cooperation among players.
Water Vapor Worsens Haze In China
By analyzing the 2012-2013 winter haze events in Beijing, scientists in China have discovered that water vapor molecules combine with fine particles in the atmosphere to amplify haze pollution in China.
