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The Unique Structure Of Obesity-Related Receptors
The crystal structures of AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 reveal a completely new type of receptor structure which incorporates zinc ions.
Alternatives To Lithium Batteries: Sodium Or Aluminum?
In the race to build a better battery, scientists have tried both sodium and aluminum as replacements for expensive lithium.
The Two-Step Amplification Of Pain
Researchers have shown how the sequential activation of TRPV1 and ANO1 amplify pain in mice.
The Real Target Of Miscarriage & Thrombosis Autoantibodies
Over 80 percent of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome have autoantibodies against β2GPI in complex with HLA II.
Tohoku Launches Condensed Matter Nuclear Reaction Division
The Research Center for Electron Photon Science will conduct experiments with the aim of finding a theoretical explanation for cold fusion.
Finding A Place For Exotic Elements In The Periodic Table
The first accurate measurements of lawrencium's ionization potential throw up new questions on its position in the periodic table.
Eisai To Use Genomics’ Tools For Drug Discovery
The collaboration between Eisai and Genomics will focus on using genomic analyses to improve the drug development pipeline.
Big Data Reveals Reasons For Rise Of CVD
Deaths from cardiovascular diseases are on the rise, driven by a growing and aging population.
Mitarai Namiko Receives Japan’s Young Scientists’ Prize
Professor Mitarai Namiko has won Japan's Young Scientists' Prize for her work bridging statistical physics in materials and biological systems.
