- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 24th, 2012
Cancers Use Sugary Molecule to Fuel Their Growth
Targeting this chemical could help address several types of tumors
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 2nd, 2012
Proteins Can Operate Effectively in the Absence of Water
Neutron scattering viewing technique explains how this is possible
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 23rd, 2012
New Method of Combating Aggressive Skin Cancer Found
The research could lead to the development of new drugs against melanoma
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 13th, 2012
Important Class of Protein Brought into the Spotlight
These molecules managed to keep their secrets for decades
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 23rd, 2012
New Protein Controlling Brain Function Identified
It may soon set the foundation for new therapies against epilepsy and stroke
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 3rd, 2012
Protein Involved in Building Tissues Identified
The molecule was found in fruit flies, but may exist in humans as well
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 26th, 2012
Double-Slit Experiment Carried Out with 114-Atom Molecules
This is the largest iteration of the famous experiment ever made
- Physics / Chemistry
- By Tudor Vieru
- March 8th, 2012
Atoms Moving Inside Molecules Caught on Tape
This is the first time such an achievement is reached
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 14th, 2012
Plants Wake Up Early to Prepare for Battle
They have defense mechanisms against insect attacks
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 25th, 2012
First 3D Images Acquired of Individual Proteins
The achievement was made at Berkeley Lab, in the United States
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 11th, 2012
Nanotube Track Individual Molecules in Water
This finding could lead to numerous breakthroughs in science
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 23rd, 2011
Acupuncture May Be Able to Reduce Stress
This therapy reduces concentrations of a stress-related chemical
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 20th, 2011
Protein Triggers Grasshopper Swarms
Scientists finally identify what causes the insects to become harmful
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 12th, 2011
Experts Gain New Insights into DNA-Damaging Processes
The work was carried out by experts in the United Kingdom
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 9th, 2011
Nanocrystals Bare All for Scientists
The materials can now be produced in their bare, purest form
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 17th, 2011
Cells Can Adjust the Volume of Their Chemical Responses
The adaptation is made possible by a feedback mechanism
- Space
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 3rd, 2011
Cracking an Odd Molecular Mystery in the Milky Way
Astronomers have been trying to solve it for many decades