Protein’s key role in childhood cancer
NYU (US)— A protein crucial for the immune response appears to be a key player in the progression of a devastating form of childhood leukemia. Continue…
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Gene acts as spinal cord’s master organizer
NYU (US)—In a surprising and unexpected discovery, scientists have found that a single type of gene acts as a master organizer of motor neurons in the spinal cord. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 27, 2010 10:32 - 0 Comments
Genomes of ultra-social ants sequenced
NYU (US)—Scientists have at last sequenced the entire genome of two very different species of ant. The insights gleaned from the genetic blueprints are already yielding clues to their fascinating social behavior. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 7, 2009 12:43 - 1 Comment
Brain’s balancing act key to learning
NYU (US)—Our ability to learn new information and adapt to changes in our daily environment, as well as to retain lifelong memories, appears to lie in the minute junctions where nerve cells communicate. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 15, 2009 17:37 - 0 Comments
‘Hairy’ microbe spurs immune response
NYU (US)—Scientists have identified a bizarre-looking microbial species that can single-handedly kick start the production of specialized immune cells in mice. The finding could point to a similar phenomenon in humans, helping researchers understand how gut-dwelling bacteria protect us from pathogenic bacteria, such as virulent strains of E. coli. (more…)
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