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Treating cancer by preventing the process of cell proliferation

Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) have been researching the processes behind cell proliferation in hopes of better treating cancer.

Grasses take evolutionary shortcut with lateral gene transfer

Grass crops can bend the rules of evolution by borrowing genes from their neighbours – in a process called lateral gene transfer – giving them a competitive advantage.

Mars’ subsurface holds the right conditions for microbial life

A new study conducted by Brown University researchers suggests that Mars’ subsurface has the right conditions for present-day microbial life.

An easy-to-use platform is a gateway to AI in microscopy

Researchers have developed a platform to help non-experts use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to study microscopy images.

Biogeophysics: exploring the Earth’s subsurface biosphere

The Ecohydrology Research Group and Water Institute are using their research in biogeophysics to develop tools to observe the Earth’s subsurface biosphere. The Earth’s shallow...

Exploring cilia: The driving force behind life on Earth

Professor Kazuo Inaba, from the Shimoda Marine Research Center, highlights the role of cilia in the human body and oceans.

Discovery of AMBRA1 enzyme may help cancer treatment

New research suggests a novel enzyme called AMBRA1 that has eluded scientists for over 25 years may revolutionise cancer treatment.

New regulator for molecular motor protein discovered

A team of researchers led by Professor Kazuo Inaba of the University of Tsukuba have discovered a novel component of molecular motors that drive...

Cornish species of red algae is genetically unique

Scientists have discovered that the red algae that grows in Cornwall's Fal Estuary, named Phymatolithon calcareum, is genetically unique.

Stem cell engineering: learning from the evolution

Dr Zoran Ivanovic, from the New Aquitaine Branch of the French Blood Institute, explains how their team develop the new strategies in stem cell...

Engineering protein-based drugs using Artificial Intelligence

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a method of developing protein-based drugs using artificial intelligence.

Future of food: Beneficial bacteria help wheat survive in the heat

Covering crop seeds with bacteria taken from a desert shrub can boost wheat harvests in hot fields and help crops survive heatwaves, which could protect the future of food.

Gene therapy innovation centre will lead to life-changing treatments

A new gene therapy innovation centre at the University of Sheffield is on track to advance scientific discoveries into treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Wastewater-based epidemiology: installing COVID-19 infrastructure at wastewater treatment plants

Assistant Professor Masaaki Kitajima from Hokkaido University spoke to Innovation News Network about the benefits of wastewater-based epidemiology, and his new COVID-19 mass diagnosis...

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