last updated April 2013
Archive by Date: January 2011
biochemical signaling: January 2011
- Many paths to sinking carbon
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
Analysis of a tropical peat forest’s microbial community shows that the complex system works at many levels
- Signaling malignancy
The University of Tokyo
The degree of malignancy of testicular tumors may be associated with the level of androgen signaling
genetics and evolution: January 2011
- Molecular differences between fast and slow learners
Academia Sinica
Protein modifications in the hippocampus of the rat brain are required for spatial memory
- A tall order
Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Analysis of large, genome-wide association studies of European individuals reveals genes affecting height variation
- Homing in on heart disease
RIKEN Center for Genomic Medicine
Understanding genetic risk factors for heart disease should lead to improved diagnosis, treatment and prevention
neuroscience: January 2011
- Shedding light on olfactory circuits
National Centre for Biological Sciences (TIFR)
Independent streams of information on odors is processed and transmitted in the brain by pairs of neurons
physiology and systems biology: January 2011
- 'Good housekeeping' important for liver health
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
New insights into mouse metabolism may reveal potential risks for patients being treated for medical conditions associated with uric acid buildup
protein structure and function: January 2011
- Getting out of a jam
Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, A*STAR
A protein pair that helps purge defective polypeptide chains mimics the structure of a complex that governs release of normal, fully formed proteins
therapeutics: January 2011
- Safety upgrade for gene therapy
Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Seoul National University
Optimizing the delivery vector reduces the likelihood that gene therapy will cause cancer
translation and protein processing: January 2011
- Three for the price of one
The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo
One archaeal protein executes functions filled by three proteins in eukaryotes, providing a glimpse into the evolutionary history of protein synthesis machinery
