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• Unexpected discovery of the ways cells move could boost understanding of complex diseases
• Sugar solution makes tissues see-through
• New player is critical to unleashing T cells against disease
• Ups-and-downs of Indian monsoon rainfall likely to increase under warming
• The sun moth: A beautiful new species Stenoloba solaris from China
• Why are gull chicks murdered, especially on Sundays?

Unexpected discovery of the ways cells move could boost understanding of complex diseases Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:51 AM PDT A new discovery about how cells move may provide scientists with crucial information about disease mechanisms such as the spread of cancer or the constriction of airways caused by asthma. Scientists found that epithelial cells move in a group, propelled by forces both from within and from nearby cells, to fill any unfilled spaces they encounter.

Sugar solution makes tissues see-through Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT Japanese researchers have developed a new sugar and water-based solution that turns tissues transparent in just three days, without disrupting the shape and chemical nature of the samples. Combined with fluorescence microscopy, this technique enabled them to obtain detailed images of a mouse brain at an unprecedented resolution.

New player is critical to unleashing T cells against disease Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT A major study provides new revelations about the intricate pathways involved in turning on T cells, the body's most important disease-fighting cells. A certain type of protein, called septins, play an essential role in T cell activation.

Ups-and-downs of Indian monsoon rainfall likely to increase under warming Posted: 20 Jun 2013 07:12 AM PDT Day-to-day rainfall in India might become much more variable due to climate change -- potentially putting millions of poor farmers and the country's agricultural productivity at risk.

The sun moth: A beautiful new species Stenoloba solaris from China Posted: 20 Jun 2013 07:12 AM PDT Scientist describe a striking new species of moth from China with an engaging wing pattern. Only a single male specimen of the new species Stenoloba solaris has been found. This beautiful moth had its name inspired by the orange circular patch on its wings that resembles the rising sun.

Why are gull chicks murdered, especially on Sundays? Posted: 20 Jun 2013 04:14 AM PDT Why are gull chicks murdered especially on Sundays? Are humans somehow to blame? Researchers have discovered much more cannibalism takes place over the weekend than on weekdays (gull chicks were pecked to death by adult gulls and sometimes eaten). It turned out that gulls, especially during chick care, rely heavily on fish waste thrown overboard from fishing boats. Bad luck for these birds: at the weekend, the fishing fleet is largely in the harbor.

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Sugar solution makes tissues see-through Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT Japanese researchers have developed a new sugar and water-based solution that turns tissues transparent in just three days, without disrupting the shape and chemical nature of the samples. Combined with fluorescence microscopy, this technique enabled them to obtain detailed images of a mouse brain at an unprecedented resolution.

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• Unexpected discovery of the ways cells move could boost understanding of complex diseases
• The genome's 3-D structure shapes how genes are expressed
• Getting to grips with migraine: Researchers identify some of the biological roots of migraine from large-scale genome study
• Sugar solution makes tissues see-through
• New player is critical to unleashing T cells against disease
• Americans' vitamin D levels are highest in August, lowest in February, study shows
• Findings emphasize importance of vitamin D in pregnancy

Unexpected discovery of the ways cells move could boost understanding of complex diseases Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:51 AM PDT A new discovery about how cells move may provide scientists with crucial information about disease mechanisms such as the spread of cancer or the constriction of airways caused by asthma. Scientists found that epithelial cells move in a group, propelled by forces both from within and from nearby cells, to fill any unfilled spaces they encounter.

The genome's 3-D structure shapes how genes are expressed Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:50 AM PDT Scientists bring new insights to our understanding of the three-dimensional structure of the genome, one of the biggest challenges currently facing the fields of genomics and genetics.

Getting to grips with migraine: Researchers identify some of the biological roots of migraine from large-scale genome study Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT Migraine is an extremely difficult disorder to study. Between episodes, the patient is basically healthy, making the underlying pathology very difficult to uncover. In the largest migraine study, an international team of researchers have identified genetic regions linked to the onset and susceptibility of migraine.

Sugar solution makes tissues see-through Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT Japanese researchers have developed a new sugar and water-based solution that turns tissues transparent in just three days, without disrupting the shape and chemical nature of the samples. Combined with fluorescence microscopy, this technique enabled them to obtain detailed images of a mouse brain at an unprecedented resolution.

New player is critical to unleashing T cells against disease Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT A major study provides new revelations about the intricate pathways involved in turning on T cells, the body's most important disease-fighting cells. A certain type of protein, called septins, play an essential role in T cell activation.

Americans' vitamin D levels are highest in August, lowest in February, study shows Posted: 22 Jun 2013 12:46 PM PDT Researchers have found that vitamin D levels in the U.S. population peak in August and bottom out in February. The essential vitamin -- necessary for healthy bones -- is produced in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet B rays from the sun.

Findings emphasize importance of vitamin D in pregnancy Posted: 22 Jun 2013 12:44 PM PDT Pregnant women pass low levels of vitamin D on to their babies at almost three times the extent previously thought, according to new research.

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The genome's 3-D structure shapes how genes are expressed Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:50 AM PDT Scientists bring new insights to our understanding of the three-dimensional structure of the genome, one of the biggest challenges currently facing the fields of genomics and genetics.

Sugar solution makes tissues see-through Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT Japanese researchers have developed a new sugar and water-based solution that turns tissues transparent in just three days, without disrupting the shape and chemical nature of the samples. Combined with fluorescence microscopy, this technique enabled them to obtain detailed images of a mouse brain at an unprecedented resolution.

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• Unexpected discovery of the ways cells move could boost understanding of complex diseases
• The genome's 3-D structure shapes how genes are expressed
• Getting to grips with migraine: Researchers identify some of the biological roots of migraine from large-scale genome study
• Sugar solution makes tissues see-through
• New player is critical to unleashing T cells against disease
• Americans' vitamin D levels are highest in August, lowest in February, study shows
• Findings emphasize importance of vitamin D in pregnancy

Unexpected discovery of the ways cells move could boost understanding of complex diseases Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:51 AM PDT A new discovery about how cells move may provide scientists with crucial information about disease mechanisms such as the spread of cancer or the constriction of airways caused by asthma. Scientists found that epithelial cells move in a group, propelled by forces both from within and from nearby cells, to fill any unfilled spaces they encounter.

The genome's 3-D structure shapes how genes are expressed Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:50 AM PDT Scientists bring new insights to our understanding of the three-dimensional structure of the genome, one of the biggest challenges currently facing the fields of genomics and genetics.

Getting to grips with migraine: Researchers identify some of the biological roots of migraine from large-scale genome study Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT Migraine is an extremely difficult disorder to study. Between episodes, the patient is basically healthy, making the underlying pathology very difficult to uncover. In the largest migraine study, an international team of researchers have identified genetic regions linked to the onset and susceptibility of migraine.

Sugar solution makes tissues see-through Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT Japanese researchers have developed a new sugar and water-based solution that turns tissues transparent in just three days, without disrupting the shape and chemical nature of the samples. Combined with fluorescence microscopy, this technique enabled them to obtain detailed images of a mouse brain at an unprecedented resolution.

New player is critical to unleashing T cells against disease Posted: 23 Jun 2013 11:49 AM PDT A major study provides new revelations about the intricate pathways involved in turning on T cells, the body's most important disease-fighting cells. A certain type of protein, called septins, play an essential role in T cell activation.

Americans' vitamin D levels are highest in August, lowest in February, study shows Posted: 22 Jun 2013 12:46 PM PDT Researchers have found that vitamin D levels in the U.S. population peak in August and bottom out in February. The essential vitamin -- necessary for healthy bones -- is produced in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet B rays from the sun.

Findings emphasize importance of vitamin D in pregnancy Posted: 22 Jun 2013 12:44 PM PDT Pregnant women pass low levels of vitamin D on to their babies at almost three times the extent previously thought, according to new research.

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• New product features with metallic nanoparticles
• Alternative energy: A cooler way to clean hydrogen
• Hybrid nanostructures: Getting to the core
• Data storage: Magnetic materials that change their properties when heated could pack more data on to hard drives

New product features with metallic nanoparticles Posted: 20 Jun 2013 04:14 AM PDT Scientists are developing new techniques for the production of metallic nanoparticles. A new production reactor, operating at atmospheric pressure, reduces the production costs of multicomponent particles. It enables the production of metallic nanomaterials, which are not yet commercially available, for research and product development needs.

Alternative energy: A cooler way to clean hydrogen Posted: 19 Jun 2013 01:15 PM PDT A process known as ethanol steam reforming is creating opportunities for fuel cell researchers, thanks to the recent rise of the bioethanol industry. This technique generates hydrogen gas (H2) directly within fuel cell systems onboard vehicles by decomposing bioethanol in the presence of special catalysts -- an approach that could use current gasoline delivery infrastructures to power alternative energy transportation.

Hybrid nanostructures: Getting to the core Posted: 19 Jun 2013 01:15 PM PDT Material scientists expect the new multifunctional properties of hybrid nanostructures will transform the development of high-performance devices, including batteries, high-sensitivity sensors and solar cells. These self-assembling nanostructures are typically generated by depositing ultrasmall objects with different properties on the surfaces of tiny semiconducting wires. However, the factors that govern their formation remain elusive, making these structures difficult to control and design.

Data storage: Magnetic materials that change their properties when heated could pack more data on to hard drives Posted: 19 Jun 2013 01:15 PM PDT A 'sandwich' of three iron alloy layers could help to create computer hard drives that can store more data than ever before. This new development, based on a new technology called heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR), could boost the capacity of disks.

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