Compensating For The Loss Of One Gene Copy By Activating The Other To Correct Human Disease
Our genome has two copies of each gene, contributed to equally by our mother and father. Having two copies of each gene allows for compensation…
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Yearly Archive: 2019
Measuring The Circular Economy’s Performance
Science allows us to understand the mechanisms of the environment we live in as well as how we, as human beings, have an impact on…
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Functional Genomics Approach To Identify New Combination Therapies For Cancer Treatment
The harnessing of the immune system to fight cancer is not a new concept. William Coley, a surgeon in the 1890s, observed that cancer patients…
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A New Approach For High-Performance K-Ion Batteries
The International Energy Outlook 2016 (IEO 2016) published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that the world’s energy consumption will grow by 48% between…
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Nanoscale Engineering Of Magnetism
The control of magnetism is important in the operation of many modern electronic devices. Hard disks, still the prevalent device for storage of large amounts…
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Imaging Populations Of Neurons In A Sensorimotor System Reveals That Different Sensory Modalities Are Represented By A Combinatorial Code Of Excitatory And Inhibitory Responses
While you are reading this article, your brain is most likely being faced with a variety of different sensory stimuli such as noise from your…
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Tired Teenies: Are Genes Or Environment Responsible For Lack Of Sleep In Adolescents?
In puberty, getting up early becomes torture for most teenagers. Scientists from Switzerland wanted to know what is responsible for this: genes or the environment?…
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Earthquakes And The Strength Of The Crust In Taiwan
The strength of the crust plays a critical role in controlling the size and recurrence time of earthquakes, as well as the evolution of plate…
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Printed Transistors Pushed To New Operational Limits
Researchers from the University of Cambridge successfully developed a fully printed transistor technology with high gain, low power, low noise, and mechanical bendability that unlocks…
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ABO Group Types Linked To Overweight And Obesity
There is great genetic diversity within all human populations, and a simple example is the ABO group system. Many studies have supported a number of…
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Shedding A New Light On Glycosylation
Carbohydrates can be found in almost all forms of life – they not only serve as an energy source but also covalently attach to other…
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