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Protein That Protects Against Bowel Inflammation Identified
More than ten years after it was first discovered, the stomach cancer associated protein SAP-1 has been linked to protecting the gut against inflammation.
Opening Up The Gateway To A Cell’s Batteries
How do large, complex molecules enter the mitochondria from the cytosol? Real time atomic-resolution images now reveal the architecture of the gateway proteins involved.
Yoshinori Ohsumi Wins 2015 International Prize For Biology
Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi is the sixth Japanese person the receive the International Prize for Biology since its inception in 1985.
“Microsnails” Found In South China
The smallest known land snail has been discovered in China, laying the groundwork for the study of dwarfism in invertebrates.
How The Brain Encodes A Place
Neurons called Ocean cells are responsible for encoding time and place in episodic memories, scientists say.
The Origins Of Black Rice
Plant biologists have solved the ancient mystery of the origins and spread of black rice.
Ultrashort Laser Bursts To Bridge The Terahertz Gap
By creating grooves and ripples on the surface of terahertz emitting devices, scientists were able to enhance terahertz emission significantly, overcoming the ‘terahertz gap.’
Like Humans, Apes Also Cannot ‘Unsee’
By modifying eye-tracking technology, researchers have shown that apes can remember and anticipate sequences from movies.
How Antidepressants Activate Astrocytes
Researchers have uncovered the signalling pathway taken by antidepressants to increase the growth of astrocytes.
