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Cells use import machinery to export their goods as well

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jul 03, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- In the bustling economy of the cell, little bubbles called vesicles serve as container ships, ferrying cargo to and from the port — the cell membrane. Some of these vesicles, called post-Golgi vesicles, export ...





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Potential cancer drug may offer new hope for asthma patients

Medicine & Health / Diseases

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A drug being tested to treat cancer could also help patients suffering from asthma, research has suggested.


Why cancer cells just won't die (w/ Video)

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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When cells experience DNA damage, they'll try to repair it. But if that fails, the damaged cells are supposed to self-destruct, a process called apoptosis. A cancer researcher at Robarts Research Institute at The University ...


Family's inherited condition links prion diseases, Alzheimer's

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created 6 hours ago | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A laboratory connection between Alzheimer's disease and brain-wasting diseases such as the human form of mad cow disease has moved into the clinic for what is believed to be the first time, manifesting itself ...


Sparkly Spiders and Photonic Fish

Sparkly Spiders and Photonic Fish

Physics / Optics & Photonics

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists in Israel and the UK have uncovered the details of how certain fish and spiders create their iridescent scales and silvery skins.


A new mouse could help understand how some lung cancer cells evade drug treatment

Medicine & Health / Cancer

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide and lung adenocarcinoma is the most common type. Many cases of lung adenocarcinoma are attributed to a mutation in a gene for the epidermal growth factor receptor ...


Study identifies genetic predeterminants for diabetes in African-Americans

Study identifies genetic predeterminants for diabetes in African-Americans

Medicine & Health / Genetics

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For years, scientists have tried to determine the basis for discrepancies between race and the predisposition for development of diseases such as type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Could factors ...


New molecule identified in DNA damage response

New molecule identified in DNA damage response

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created 18 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Evolution places the highest premium on reproduction, natural selection’s only standard for biological success. In the case of replicating cells, life spares no expense to ensure that the ...


Bacteria offer insights into human decision making

Bacteria offer insights into human decision making

Physics / General Physics

created 19 hours ago | popularity 4.8 / 5 (9) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists studying how bacteria under stress collectively weigh and initiate different survival strategies say they have gained new insights into how humans make strategic decisions that ...


Hops compound may prevent prostate cancer

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created 19 hours ago | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The natural compound xanthohumol blocks the effects of the male hormone testosterone, therefore aiding in the prevention of prostate cancer.


Think again about keeping little ones so squeaky clean

Medicine & Health / Research

created 19 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (11) | comments 5

A new Northwestern University study suggests that American parents should ease up on antibacterial soap and perhaps allow their little ones a romp or two in the mud --- or at least a much better acquaintance with everyday ...



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