Obesity Research is Going to the Dogs and more!
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Obesity Research is Going to the Dogs
In Eleanor Raffan’s laboratory at the University of Cambridge, a portly Labrador retriever’s tail wags furiously as he desperately attempts to break into a clear plastic box containing...?Continue reading.
Mutations Wire Salmonella to Last
Genetic changes attenuated Salmonella’s virulence, potentially enabling the bacteria to cause chronic infections in humans. Read more.
With Neither Brains nor Brawn, Jellyfish and Relatives Developed Subcellular Weapons Instead
Anna Klompen explained how cnidarian stinging cells harpooned their way into her heart and could help answer fundamental questions in biology. Read more.
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Centromeres Mutate More Rapidly Than Expected
After sequencing centromeres in humans and other primates, researchers found that they vary greatly across species and potentially contribute to aging and disease.?Read more.
The Nucleus' Secret to Shapeshifting
Whether at the start of a sinus infection or a fresh open wound, neutrophils are the first line of defense in an immune attack. In order to rush to the scene to kill infectious microbes, they have a time-saving trick up their sleeves. They transfigure their nuclei into a variety of shapes... which allow them to swiftly squeeze through tight spaces between cells en route to the infected site... Continue reading.
Snaking Towards Synthetic Antivenoms
After more than a century of producing animal-based antivenoms, scientists turned to synthetic systems to develop safer and more effective snake bite treatments. Read more.
“The strategy that is currently being used for treating snake bites is over 100 years old.” – Kartik Sunagar , Indian Institute of Science
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