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Epigenetic Modifications Drive Brain Cancer
Scientists have identified an epigenetic modification that controls the aggressiveness of glioblastoma stem cells.
Photosynthetic Mystery Solved: Galactolipids Not Necessary
Surprising new research shows that photosynthesis in cyanobacteria does not require the galactolipids found abundantly in the photosynthetic membrane.
What A Difference A Neutron Makes
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated that modified hydrogen bonding is sufficient to switch solid-state electronic properties.
Taking AIM At Liver Cancer
Scientists have found that the protein AIM stops liver cancer in its tracks in mice, suggesting a possible treatment for human patients.
Steady Progress For Asian Universities In 2014 THE Rankings
US and UK universities still dominate the top 10 of the Times Higher Education rankings, but Asian institutions continue to make significant gains.
PTX3 Protects The Host From Histones
Scientists have found a surprising way that PTX3 can help mitigate sepsis: by directly binding to and thereby removing extracellular histones.
The Hitachi Deposit: Older Than You Think
Rhenium-Osmium isotope dating traces the formation of the Hitachi deposit to the Cambrian era, making it the oldest ore deposit in Japan.
Innate Cooperation Can Kill Tumors
Scientists have found that the innate immune system also participates in the killing of tumor cells.
Strong Showing For Singapore & Hong Kong In 2014/2015 QS Rankings
Singapore and Hong Kong universities ranked highly in the 2014/2015 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, aided by strong internationalization performance.
