Overexpression of certain immunoproteasome subunits in melanoma are tied to anti-cancer immune activity

 

A clever exchange of elements enabled researchers to measure a protein’s movements

 

A study in mice suggests how an acute inflammatory immune response in pregnancy may be tied to autism spectrum disorders

 

Deficiency of a common substance could be linked to cognitive and behavioral problems

How are social cues encoded in our brains – and in the brains of those on the autistic spectrum?

 

The test could be a life-saver if routinely administered

Twelve young men and women explained why they went above and beyond the call of duty for troubled children

When it comes to being excited by experiments, age is simply not a factor for 86-year-old Prof. Ruth Arnon, co-creator of multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone.

 

These prizes are awarded to scientists under the age of 42, who have already made significant achievements and show promise for future innovations in their fields

The natural world is full of mixtures, but sometimes we actually seek to separate them into their components. Toward this goal, scientists have developed advanced separation techniques, enabling us to refine crude oil, desalinate water, and even extract cellular DNA  

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