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MYC: The Link Between Cancer & mRNA Splicing
Although more commonly associated with cancer, the oncoprotein MYC also plays an essential role in alternative splicing.
Carnivore Tummies Make Pandas Inefficient Bamboo Munchers
The lack of plant-degrading gut microbes and enzymes mean that pandas can only digest 17 percent of the bamboo they eat.
Japanese Kids Recognize Faces Slightly Sooner
Facial processing appears to have cultural differences, with Japanese children showing adult capabilities one year before their Western peers.
Electronics That Mimic Brain Memory
Scientists are now one step closer to building a bionic brain, thanks to a nanodevice that can both process and store information.
Gravity-Like Interactions At The Nanoscale
Highly sensitive measurements show that gravitational attraction also holds at the nanoscale, at least up to 0.04 to 4 nanometers.
Visterra & A*STAR To Bring Dengue Antibody To Clinical Trials
A*STAR's D3 has joined Visterra to bring the dengue monoclonal antibody VIS513 to proof-of-concept clinical trials.
Diet Linked To Asthma Severity In Pregnancy
Eating well pre-pregnancy could help asthmatics control their symptoms during pregnancy, study says.
Chinese Consortium Acquires Ambrx For Undisclosed Sum
The acquisition of Ambrx adds bio-conjugation capabilities to the WuXi PharmaTech-led consortium.
Tiny Technologies, Incredible Impact
From lightweight sports equipment to potable water, here are ten ways that nanotechnology is changing our lives.
