Scientists identify first genetic variant linked to biological aging in humans
A new discovery has important implications for the understanding of cancer and age-associated diseases.
More: continued here
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
A new discovery has important implications for the understanding of cancer and age-associated diseases.
More: continued here
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Tiny circles of DNA are the key to a new and easier way to transform stem cells from human fat into induced pluripotent stem cells for use in regenerative medicine, say scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Unlike other commonly used techniques, the method, which is based on standard molecular biology practices, does not use viruses to introduce genes into the cells or permanently alter a cell’s genome.
More: continued here
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
An investigational drug that inhibits serotonin in the gut, administered orally once daily, effectively cured osteoporosis in mice and rats, reports a new paper in Nature Medicine. Serotonin in the gut has been shown in recent research to stall bone formation. The finding could lead to new therapies that build new bone; most osteoporosis drugs only prevent the breakdown of old bone.
More: continued here
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
In Nature, Singapore scientists report that Tbx3 significantly improves quality of induced pluripotent stem cells.
More: continued here
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Workers exposed to tricholorethylene, a chemical once widely used to clean metal such as auto parts, may be at a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto April 10-17, 2010.
More: continued here
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Search. Profile. sm_cover_draft_atom.jpg You’ve read the blog, now try the book: How to Teach Physics to Your Dog is published by Scribner, and available wherever books are sold. “Uncertain Principles” features the miscellaneous …
More: continued here
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Profile. melittle.jpg Laelaps is the blog of Brian Switek, a freelance science writer based in New Jersey. This blog frequently features his musings on paleontology, evolution, and the history of science. …
More: continued here
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
The following Wikio Widget gives a ‘toplist’ of science blog sites. If you feel that any one of these sites is not really a science blog site (a climate denialist site, an anti-vax site, etc.) please contact me and let me know. …
More: continued here
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
If you’re looking for a good primer on Big Shitpile and other recent economic events, I highly recommend Peter Goodman’s Past Due: The End of Easy Money and the Renewal of the American Economy. It’s well written, and does what many …
More: continued here
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Profile. Ed_Yong.jpg Ed Yong is an award-winning British science writer. Not Exactly Rocket Science is his attempt to make the latest scientific discoveries interesting to everyone. He finds writing about himself in the third person …
More: continued here
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
All brands and product names are trademarked or registered trademarks of their respective companies
Copyright of syndicated content belongs to it’s respective author or news organization
Original content is Copyright © 2008
-
Channel 42
-
All Rights Reserved
Channel 42 is powered by Wordpress and a modified version of the High Tech theme
Part of the JD Web Publishing Network
-
Email:
