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Fatty Acid Transport Proteins Linked To Schizophrenia & Autism
Mutations in fatty acid binding proteins resulting in disrupted lipid transport to the brain could be the common factor underlying both schizophrenia and autism.
East Asian-Specific Breast Cancer Genes Found
Scientists have pinpointed three genetic regions associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in East Asians.
A Microbial Census Of A Sake Brewery
An understanding of the microbial communities involved at each stage of sake production could lead to safer and more consistent brewing methods.
Modulating Plaque Production Without Side Effects
Modulating rather than completely blocking the activity of the enzyme γ-secretase could lead to better Alzheimer's drugs, scientists say.
Manipulating Molecular Machines
Single molecule optical microscopy allows researchers to "see and touch" tiny molecular machines measuring only one nanometer.
K Computer Runs Largest Simulation Of Global Weather
Using the K computer, scientists have performed the largest ensemble simulation of global weather to date, involving 10,240 parallel simulations.
Cosmic Ray Hotspot Found
The Telescope Array group has identified a hotspot in the Northern hemisphere where super high energy cosmic rays seem to be clustered.
Gut Immunity Is A Two Way Street
A study shows that immune cells actively maintain a healthy gut microbiota, challenging the assumption that gut immunity is purely reactive.
ISRO Earned US$54 Million From Foreign Launches
Launching satellites for countries including Japan and Singapore has earned the Indian Space Research Organization US$54 million in the last three years.
