ScienceDaily: Strange Science News |
| 'Quadruple helix' DNA discovered in human cells Posted: 20 Jan 2013 12:00 PM PST In 1953, Cambridge researchers Watson and Crick published an article describing the interweaving "double helix" DNA structure -- the chemical code for all life. Now, in the year of that scientific landmark's 60th Anniversary, Cambridge researchers have published another article demonstrating that four-stranded "quadruple helix" DNA structures -- known as G-quadruplexes -- also exist within the human genome.  |
| Posted: 17 Jan 2013 07:57 AM PST Researcherstreated mice with Viagra and made an amazing discovery: The drug converts undesirable white fat cells and could thus potentially melt the unwelcome "spare tire" around the midriff. In addition, the substance also decreases the risk of other complications caused by obesity. Despite promising data, researchers caution the public against the fallacy of thinking that popping some sildenafil will work to quickly lose a few extra pounds.  |
| You are subscribed to email updates from ScienceDaily: Strange Science News To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 | |
No comments:
Post a Comment