If he ever gives a TED talk, Jeremy Sanford may have to come up with a better name for the protein he's been studying, which appears to play an important role in driving the proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells. For ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 19, 2016
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Stem cells are typically thought to have the intrinsic ability to generate or replace specialized cells. However, a team of biologists at NYU showed that regenerating plants can naturally reconstitute their stem cells from ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 19, 2016
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A new technique developed by Salk Institute scientists for rapidly mapping regions of DNA targeted by regulatory proteins could give scientists insight into what makes some plants drought tolerant or disease resistant, among ...
Biotechnology
May 19, 2016
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Scientists have mapped changes in composition of plant cell walls over space and time, providing new insights into the development and growth of all plants.
Biotechnology
May 19, 2016
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In the bird world, the color red has special significance. Many species use red signals to attract mates or deter rivals, adding the color to their beaks, feathers, or bare skin. Generally speaking, as far as many birds are ...
Plants & Animals
May 19, 2016
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A bipartisan agreement reached by House and Senate negotiators would set new safety standards for asbestos and other dangerous chemicals, including tens of thousands that have gone unregulated for decades.
Environment
May 19, 2016
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Uber unveiled its first self-driving car on Thursday, announcing it had begun testing an autonomous vehicle on the streets of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Hi Tech & Innovation
May 19, 2016
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Last week, Mercury stole the show. Now it's Mars' turn.
Space Exploration
May 19, 2016
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Computers are pretty good at stocking shelves and operating cars, but are not so great at writing poetry.
Computer Sciences
May 19, 2016
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The EU wants to force US web streaming giants such as Netflix and Amazon to devote 20 percent of their content in Europe to European movies and TV programmes, according to a draft proposal seen by AFP on Thursday.
Business
May 19, 2016
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