IN THE LAB
How Peptide Binding Influences Autoimmunity
Smaller peptides that are not anchored to the MHC molecule could potentially cause autoimmunity by activating self-reactive T-cells.
The Inbuilt Happiness Bias Of Language
Whether you speak English, Spanish or Chinese, the words you use tend to be more positive than negative, study says.
The Epigenetic Regulator Of Bone Formation
JMJD3 cooperates with the master regulator RUNX2 to control cartilage ossification into bone, study shows.
Enabling Patient-Specific Cancer Predictions
OncoIMPACT can make sense of highly complex omics data, using them to produce personalized cancer predictions.
The Link Between Diet & Hormones
What flies eat can determine when they undergo metamorphosis, according to a study examining the role of serotonin-producing neurons.
The Secrets Of Skin-Based Immunity
Scientists have resolved the decades old mystery of what activates the immune receptor CD1a: lipids.
Fine-Tuning Supramolecular Polymerization
Researchers have struck upon a method to precisely control the formation of polymers.
New Form Of Carbon Predicted
The new pentagonal form of carbon is predicted to have interesting structural and electrical properties.
Using Nanoparticles As Antioxidants
By incubating them with electron donors, scientists have managed to improve the antioxidant ability of nanoceria.
