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How The ‘Longevity Gene’ Gets By With A Little Help From Its Friends
Researchers have identified a region in SIRT1 that controls how it binds to other proteins and thereby affects downstream metabolic pathways.
Not A Muscle But Still On The Move
Even non-muscle cells require motor proteins to pull against their surroundings and fight their way through often sticky environments, researchers say.
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2017
Science in Asia is on the move, from gene editing to particle physics and even robotic turtles.
The Silly Side Of Science
Sometimes, science can be outright silly—and scientists love it when that happens.
Lego Inspires The Design Of Modular Metamaterials
A modular approach to building metamaterials has enabled scientists to make cloaking materials in a simple way.
AMD Affects Visual Function Differently Across Ethnicities
Unlike Malays and Chinese, Indians with age-related macular degeneration do not experience as severe a loss in visual function.
T-CiRA & RIKEN To Tackle Rare Disease With iPS Cells
CiRA of Kyoto University, Takeda and RIKEN are collaborating to discover a drug for a rare genetic disorder called NGLY1 deficiency.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Hiroshi Iwasaki
Professor Hiroshi Iwasaki, who first fell in love with molecular biology in the ‘classical’ era of Watson and Crick, believes that scientists should now embrace the technical revolution to advance the field.
The Whens And Wheres Of Saiga Antelope Re-Population
Researchers recommend re-introducing the dangerously imperiled saiga into areas that were historically part of their territory.
