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The Link Between Ubiquitination & Receptor Stability
Modifying the stability of the AMPA receptor through ubiquitination could lead to new treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Parasitic Roundworm Has Its Genome Sequenced
The Toxocara canis genome will be a useful resource for developing treatments against parasitic diseases that predominantly affect the developing world.
A Protein That Boosts Brown Fat
Targeting such proteins that convert white fat into brown fat could one day help people lose weight without exercise.
The Master Switch Controlling Plant Growth
The discovery of the protein BSS1 could lead to improved control over crop growth via the brassinosteroid signalling pathway.
Immunity’s Impact On Cocaine Addiction
Preventing cocaine from binding to the immune receptor TLR4 can alleviate the effects of addiction, according to study.
Two Unusual Anemones Found In Japan
Unlike other members of the same species, the newly discovered anemone do not have symbiotic, photosynthetic algae.
Now Printing: Solar-Powered Electric Cars
Students at the Nanyang Technological University have built two electric vehicles, including one made from 3D printed parts.
For Precision, Two Clocks Are Better Than One
The optical lattice clocks use lasers to create "egg box" structures that contain single atoms, leading to unprecedented precision.
Fixing A Million Year Clock
A new, more accurate value for the half life of 60Fe could be used to fix an atomic clock that measures galactic history.
