Jun

19

Blue gene regulation helps plants respond properly to light

by adam phillips | Hot Off the Press

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Blue light alters some gene expression in plants by changing the transcription start sites to downstream locations.

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Jun

15

Out on a limb: the many ‘brains’ of the octopus

by amanda alvarez | Drop of science

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Learn how (neurologically) cool octopus arms are (as if you didn’t already know).

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Jun

12

Mutation links bipolar disorder to mitochondrial disease

by amanda alvarez | Featured, Hot Off the Press

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ANT1 mutations that found in bipolar disease affect the mitochondria lead to hyperexcitable serotonergic neuronal activity in the brain.

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Jun

5

My science communication journey in Tokyo

by sarah naimi | What's Up With Us

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New contributor and nuclear physicist Sarah Naimi talks about her recent experience in science communication at a recent scicom event in Tokyo.

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Jun

5

Gene linked to intellectual ability affects memory replay in mice

by adam phillips | Hot Off the Press

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Scientists have discovered a gene in mice that allows memory replay at rest, a process necessary for forming long-lasting memories in mice.

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May

30

Quick, call Spiderman: scientists discover how spider silk is formed

by jens wilkinson | Hot Off the Press

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A group of scientists led by researchers have discovered a key mechanism through which spider silk is formed.

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May

16

Mutation protects against Alzheimer’s disease in mice

by adam phillips | Hot Off the Press

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Scientists discover a deletion mutation that reduces amyloid-beta plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease model mice.

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May

15

Plant peptide spells relief from salty stress

by adam phillips | Hot Off the Press

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Newly discovered plant peptide hormone can be used to protect plants from excessive environmental salt.

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May

14

Putting E. coli to work for us

by riken research highlights | Research Highlight

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Specially engineered bacteria can produce an industrially significant chemical from renewable sources in a much gentler process than the one currently used by industry.

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