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Articles tagged with "Biological Sciences"

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Neurodegenerative precursor structure revealed

July 10, 2017
News
Scientists have uncovered the atomic structure of a protein strongly associated with Alzheimer’s disease, using cryo-electron microscopy.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Neuroscience
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Altering gut bacteria to treat autism

July 6, 2017
News
After a review of more than 150 papers on autism and gut bacteria, scientists from the US and China have suggested that alteration of the gut microbiome may reduce symptoms...
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Microbiology
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When we were asked for zombie eyes…

July 4, 2017
Insight
Zombies can be recreated easily enough for the big screen with special effects and cosmetics. So what role, if any, does the humble autoclave play in this? Ashley Rogers from...
Life Sciences, Physics & Engineering
Biological Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Interviews
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Microscopy sheds light on bacterial machines

July 4, 2017
News
Researchers have delved into the surface and structural properties of organelles in cyanobacteria that enable the conversion of carbon dioxide into sugar via photosynthesis
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences
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Collaborate to accumulate

July 3, 2017
Feature
Pharmaceutical research and development has historically been shrouded in mystery, a secretive activity conducted behind closed doors to protect commercial advantage. But, as big data continues to transform the industry...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Biotech, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, In Depth, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology
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Programmed cell death

July 1, 2017
Insight
This stunning image is a composite of six Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) topography of SW480 colon cancer cells.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Focal Point, Health/Diagnostics, Medical/Health
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Mosquito-killing fungus enhanced with toxins

June 28, 2017
News
A new study suggests genetically modified fungus could help target mosquitoes and reduce incidences of malaria.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Microbiology
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Multiplexed biomarker test for wearables

June 27, 2017
News
Engineers in the US have created a sensor that could potentially detect multiple biomarkers and will be small enough to be used in hand-held or wearable devices.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biotechnology
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A radical solution

June 27, 2017
Feature
Understanding reactive oxygen species is vital for tackling many diseases – but you need to catch them first. Here Dr Kalina Ranguelova talks us through this challenge and a possible...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Biotech, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, In Depth, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology
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Putting the biology into politics

June 9, 2017
Insight
As the world gets used to the new political landscape – how much of the recent upset came down to biology?
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Interviews
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