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Stop Right There! These Genes Cause Cell-Cycle Arrest
Scientists have identified genes linked to cell senescence, the permanent arrest of cell growth.
Forget Pokémon. Hunt For Centaur Rings Instead!
It is highly likely that minor planets called centaurs with rings or small moons exist, awaiting discovery by future observations.
Gatekeeper Gene Suppressed Breast Cancer Tumors In Mice
The study was prompted by the discovery that Nrk-mutant mice frequently exhibited breast tumors after repetitive pregnancies or births.
RNA Editing Gone Awry Could Indicate Gastric Cancer
Proteins involved in RNA editing could potentially be used as biomarkers to detect gastric cancer at an early stage, a study finds.
Researchers Crowdsource For Novel Malarial Drugs
Once the domain of IT, researchers have adopted a crowdsourced approach to finding alternatives to artemisinin for malarial treatment.
Synthetic Oil Delayed ALS Symptoms In Mice: Study
A potential treatment may help delay motor neuron loss in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a disease brought into the spotlight by the ice bucket challenge.
Are You Hooked Yet? World’s Oldest Fishhooks Found In Japan
The world’s oldest fishhooks, which were carved from sea snail shells, have just been found in a limestone cave on Okinawa island in Japan.
One-Pot, Two-Step Synthesis For Organic Semiconductors
Scientists in Japan have discovered a simplified method to synthesize sulfur-based organic semiconductors more efficiently.
Nanoparticles Shaped Like Rods & Worms Enter Cell Nucleus More Easily
Nanoparticles shaped like rods and worms are most effective at broaching the barrier surrounding the cell nucleus, a study has shown.
