Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered that a protein previously linked to liver cancer may, in fact, be the key to protecting against the…
Hidden Hero Identified – Researchers Flip the Script on Liver Cancer
Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered that a protein previously linked to liver cancer may, in fact, be the key to protecting against the…
Scientists Identify 240-Million-Year-Old Mystery Ancient Marine Reptile
New research reveals that sulfur minerals that make fossils in the Norwegian archipelago are especially well-suited to radiography. X-ray analysis has led to the categorization…
Beware the Splice of Life: This Killer Protein Causes Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory found that the protein SRSF1, which regulates RNA splicing, plays a critical role in the development of pancreatic…
“Genotoxic” Warning: Chemical Found in Common Sweetener Damages DNA
Sucralose, a widely used artificial sweetener, produces a DNA-breaking compound, sucralose-6-acetate, during digestion, according to a recent study. This compound, also found in trace amounts…
“Genotoxic” Warning: Chemical Found in Common Sweetener Damages DNA
Sucralose, a widely used artificial sweetener, produces a DNA-breaking compound, sucralose-6-acetate, during digestion, according to a recent study. This compound, also found in trace amounts…
How Our Cells Kill Themselves – Scientists Decode the Exact Mechanism at the Atomic Level
In our bodies, millions of cells meet their end on a daily basis. Contrary to popular belief, cells don’t just explode when they die. Instead,…
Scientists Discover That Coastal Ecosystems Are a Net Greenhouse Gas Sink
Coastal ecosystems, ranging from mangroves to fjords, have the ability to absorb or release greenhouse gases. However, on a global scale, these ecosystems are a…
Survival Is a Disgusting Matter – How Nature Uses Revulsion as a Shield
Scientists unveil multiple animal species’ disease avoidance strategies. Life for all creatures, humans included, would be a lot more straightforward if diseases were as noticeable…
Survival Is a Disgusting Matter – How Nature Uses Revulsion as a Shield
Scientists unveil multiple animal species’ disease avoidance strategies. Life for all creatures, humans included, would be a lot more straightforward if diseases were as noticeable…