Study: The brain’s auto-complete function — (Details)
When looking at a picture of a sunny day at the beach, we can almost smell the scent of sun screen. Our brain...
Study: Labeling proteins with ubiquitin paves new road to cell regulation research — ...
Human cells have a sophisticated regulatory system at their disposal: labeling proteins with the small molecule ubiquitin. In a first, a team from...
Study: Elucidation of functional mechanism of ‘love hormone,’ oxytocin, at molecular level — ...
Oxytocin*1) is a cyclic peptide consisting of 9 amino acid residues. Oxytocin is primarily produced by the neurosecretory cells in paraventricular hypothalamic and...
Study: New study identifies genetic variant that could help reduce need for liver transplants...
A new study from The Westmead Institute for Medical Research has identified a genetic variant associated with liver fibrosis (scarring) in chronic hepatitis...
Study: Device could provide new insight for brain research on concussions, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s...
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a unique 3D-printed transparent skull implant for mice that provides an opportunity to watch activity...
Study: High throughput method to produce and screen engineered antimicrobial lanthipeptides — (Details)
Nature has provided us with lots of antimicrobials. However, given the rapid increase of antimicrobial resistance, there is a need for the development...
Study: Making lead pipes safe — (Details)
Lead leaching from pipes into the water supply is a serious public health concern. And if water sources or treatment regimens are changed,...
Study: Liver, colon cancer cells thwarted by compounds derived from hops — (Details)
The plant that adds flavor, color and bitterness to beer also produces a primary compound that thwarts cancer cells, and two important derivatives...
Study: Scientists uncover the mechanism of a gene to better target cancer therapy —...
Metastatic ovarian, prostate and breast cancers are notoriously difficult to treat and often deadly. Now, Salk Institute researchers have revealed a new role...
Study: Evidence for a widespread virus reservoir in Africa — (Details)
Researchers have identified Bombali ebolavirus in an Angolan free-tailed bat captured in the Taita Hills, southeast Kenya. No ebolaviruses have been previously reported...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...