Highlights
Genes
Many a little makes a mickle
9 November 2010Genetic variations related to estrogen production have a cumulative effect on breast and endometrial cancer risk
Stem Cells
Brighten up
9 November 2010A fluorescent probe that selectively highlights embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells is now available
Proteins
A new player in protein secretion
9 November 2010Scientists are establishing the basic molecular network of a new player involved in protein secretion and clarifying its regulation in mammalian cells
Microfluidics
A small mix-up
9 November 2010Instability is the key to mixing fluids with markedly different viscosities in microfluidic devices
Cancer
Taking wraps off mammalian Rap1
9 November 2010Mammalian Rap1 controls transcription through the regulation of NF-κB activity
Cells
A thousand captures at a time
26 October 2010A new breed of microfluidic devices can accelerate drug discovery by making it possible to assess the effects of thousands of drug candidates on ion channels simultaneously
Viruses
A portable device for virus detection
26 October 2010A device that runs on batteries and fits in the palm of your hand can detect viruses in just 35 minutes
Virology
Infection turned protection
26 October 2010Cells that fight herpes viruses also help us fend off other viruses
Cancer
A double whammy
26 October 2010HPV18 puts women at a higher risk of developing cervical cancer because the virus converts a repressor of the cell cycle into an activator
Wireless Communications
Sharing in privacy
26 October 2010Information theory shows the best way to share wireless spectrum securely
Synthesis
Going lead-free is easy
26 October 2010Hydrothermal synthesis offers an easier route to lead-free piezoelectric materials
Genomics
Susceptibility loci for meningococcal disease
12 October 2010A genome-wide association study identifies genetic factors that increase the risk of meningococcal disease
Institute Of Chemical And Engineering Sciences (ICES)
Going green with copper
12 October 2010Copper salts could replace highly toxic osmium tetroxide as a catalyst for the oxidation of alkenes to diacetoxy compounds
