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Why A Pair Of Genes Is Just Right For Cells
Haploid and tetraploid cells under- or over-produce centrosomes and microtubules respectively, leading to instability during cell division.
Why Obesity Can Lead To Cancer
Inflammation associated with obesity impairs the body’s defense against cancer, suggesting that anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin could help prevent cancer.
Measuring How Wildlife Bounces Back After Disasters
Using a single unit of measurement called a ‘return period,’ researchers in Japan have determined the impact of extreme events on wildlife populations.
Bassoon Gene Linked To Rare Brain Disorder
A team of Japanese scientists has discovered that a mutation in the bassoon gene causes a type of brain disorder characterized by impaired motor and cognitive functions.
Genetically Diverse Trees Support A Wider Range Of Insects
A research group in Japan has identified correlations between the genetic diversity of a tree species and its constituent insect communities.
How Lipids Prevent Dry Eyes
Scientists in Japan have discovered that an enzyme responsible for the elongation of fatty acid chains is necessary for keeping the eyes moist and free from infections.
Epigenetics Explains Why Some Ants Prefer Diet Soda
Scientists in Japan have discovered that genetically identical ants vary in their threshold for sweetness, with implications on colony survival.
Ants And Aphids Are Friends With Benefits
Researchers in Japan have discovered that ants actively manipulate aphid populations to obtain a sweet snack.
RNA Processing Defect Causes Motor Neuron Death
Impairment of the RNA processing pathway in motor neurons is responsible for their death in Lou Gehrig's disease.
