Targeting New Enzyme Could Treat Obesity

Targeting New Enzyme Could Treat Obesity

The finding is heralded as one of the most important in enzymology

Single Protein Domain May Be Responsible for Our Large Brains

Single Protein Domain May Be Responsible for Our Large Brains

Experts say that this domain is heavily expressed in humans

Compound in Artificial Butter May Favor Alzheimer's

Compound in Artificial Butter May Favor Alzheimer's

The chemical acts on a protein that is central to the disease

Proteins Can Operate Effectively in the Absence of Water

Proteins Can Operate Effectively in the Absence of Water

Neutron scattering viewing technique explains how this is possible

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 2nd, 2012
Understanding Vision Problems Made Easier by Studying Fish

Understanding Vision Problems Made Easier by Studying Fish

New research could help experts treat billions of people

Grant Supports Growing Human Lung Tissue in the Lab

Grant Supports Growing Human Lung Tissue in the Lab

A technique for producing these cells will be developed in 24 months

New Drug Treats Brain Inflammation Caused by Multiple Disorders

New Drug Treats Brain Inflammation Caused by Multiple Disorders

The list of conditions includes multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 26th, 2012
Why Life on Earth Is Left-Handed

Why Life on Earth Is Left-Handed

New study reveals additional insights into this mystery

New Method of Combating Aggressive Skin Cancer Found

New Method of Combating Aggressive Skin Cancer Found

The research could lead to the development of new drugs against melanoma

Important Class of Protein Brought into the Spotlight

Important Class of Protein Brought into the Spotlight

These molecules managed to keep their secrets for decades

Treating Inflammation Could Soon Become Possible

Treating Inflammation Could Soon Become Possible

Molecule shows great promise for use in new drugs

Molecules from a Weed Cure Cancer in Mice

Molecules from a Weed Cure Cancer in Mice

The herb grows in the Mediterranean Basin, experts reveal

Serotonin's Neural Activity Can Now Be Tracked in Real Time

Serotonin's Neural Activity Can Now Be Tracked in Real Time

The technique for accomplishing this relies on quantum dot tags

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 3rd, 2012
Bees Can Age Their Brains Backwards

Bees Can Age Their Brains Backwards

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Inflammation Makes You Unable to Feel the Cold

Inflammation Makes You Unable to Feel the Cold

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

DNA Scissors Developed at Berkeley Lab

DNA Scissors Developed at Berkeley Lab

The tool should come in handy for editing genomes

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 8th, 2012
Alzheimer's Vaccine Successfully Completes Trials

Alzheimer's Vaccine Successfully Completes Trials

The drug is capable of stopping the disease from progressing

 
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