biochemistry
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Varodom Charoensawan
Using a systems biology approach, Assistant Professor Varodom Charoensawan seeks to understand the complexity of gene networks and the way they are regulated.
How Bacteria Resist Even Peptide Antibiotics
Scientists in Hong Kong have discovered how bacteria may become resistant to peptide antibiotics.
Lipids Control Stem Cell Division In The Brain
Scientists have discovered that enzymes involved in membrane lipid synthesis regulate asymmetric division in neural stem cells.
Terahertz Microfluidics Enables Label-Free Detection
By generating terahertz waves in close proximity to a microfluidic channel, researchers in Japan have developed a device which could be used to detect cancer, diabetes and the flu.
Shining A Spotlight On Vitamin C
Scientists in Japan have invented a probe that allows the tracking of vitamin C in the bodies of mice.
Glowing, Acid-Tolerant Protein Cloned From Jellyfish
Researchers in Japan have derived from jellyfish a green fluorescent protein that withstands low pH environments, enabling the imaging of acidic organelles.
The Importance Of Zinc In Respiratory Diseases
Researchers in Japan have identified zinc transport as a critical element of lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis.
A Kink In The Armor Of Drug-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Scientists in Japan have discovered a molecular target that could improve the treatment of drug-resistant prostate cancer.
