Category: Science

In 1993, two post-doctoral researchers named Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun independently published back-to-back papers in the December 3 issue of the journal Cell. In their papers, they described how the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans uses a small RNA molecule to control the production of a protein. While the work was certainly novel, it did not…

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Global warming is raising sea levels and making flooding more common in some areas. Researchers have held both these effects among others responsible for discouraging the growth of plants of many tree species in coastal areas. But a new study by researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia and the Northern University of Arizona has called…

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When we look down from a great height, abnormal visual signs are transmitted to the brain. | Photo Credit: Juan Carlos Ramirez Q: What induces vomiting when we travel or look down from a height? A: Giddiness occurs when we lose our sense of balance. The sensations perceived by the eye, the inner ear, the…

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A 3D illustration of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Researchers believe these bacteria’s many survival abilities are a result of its large genome, consisting of 4.4 million base pairs. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Tuberculosis (TB) is a major focus in India’s healthcare goals. The country is steadily improving its ability to diagnose and track TB patients…

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