Spatial separation of active from inactive fractions of the genome in the cell nucleus is crucial for gene expression control.
Month: June 2019
Modelling reveals new insight into the electrical conductivity of ionic liquids
A collaborative investigation has revealed new insight into how room temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) conduct electricity, which may have a
Medical News Today: What to know about eyebrow hair loss
Many factors can cause thinning or hair loss in the eyebrows, including hormonal imbalances, diet, some health conditions, and certain
Diabetes can be detected in gut of cats
The cat is the only animal, aside from humans and primates, which spontaneously develops type 2 diabetes. Therefore, researchers are
Worm study sparks hope for slowing muscle decline
Muscle decline caused by ageing and certain diseases could be dramatically slowed by stopping a chain reaction that damages cells,
Mathematics of leaves
Leaves can be enjoyed for their shade, autumn colors, or taste, and the arrangement of leaves on a plant is
Stopping Parkinson’s disease before it starts
An Osaka University-led research team has recently published findings that provide a ray of hope for the millions of Parkinson’s
How genes interact to build tissues and organisms
Although the knowledge we have about human cells and tissues has steadily increased over recent decades, many things remain unknown.
Replicating Fetal Bone Growth Process Could Help Heal Large Bone Defects
To treat large gaps in long bones, like the femur, which result from bone tumor removal or a shattering trauma,
Medical News Today: What to know about masturbation and testosterone
Abstinence from masturbation and other forms of sexual activity may temporarily raise testosterone levels, but masturbation does not affect testosterone