Scientists Make Groundbreaking Discovery Of Mutation Causing Genetic Disorder In Humans - Scientists at A*STAR's Institute of Medical Biology, in collaboration with doctors and scientists in Jordan, Turkey, Switzerland and USA, have identified the genetic cause of a birth defect known as Hamamy syndrome. Their groundbreaking findings were published in the prestigious journal Nature Genetics and lend new insights into common ailments such as heart disease, osteoporosis, blood disorders and possibly sterility. Reference: “Mutations in IRX5 impair craniofacial development and germ cell migration via SDF1,” C. Bonnard et al, Nature Genetics 2012; DOI: 10.1038/ng.2259
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Scientists Make Groundbreaking Discovery Of Mutation Causing Genetic Disorder In Humans
May 15, 2012 – 8:00 am
New study discovers powerful function of single protein that controls neurotransmission
May 14, 2012 – 6:00 pm
New study discovers powerful function of single protein that controls neurotransmission - Scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered that the single protein -- alpha 2 delta -- exerts a spigot-like function, controlling the volume of neurotransmitters and other chemicals that flow between the synapses of brain neurons. The study shows how brain cells talk to each other through these signals, relaying thoughts, feelings and action, and this powerful molecule plays a crucial role in regulating effective communication. Reference: T. A. Ryan et al, Nature online: May 2012
Nanosheet Catalyst Discovered to Sustainably Split Hydrogen from Water
May 14, 2012 – 4:00 am
Nanosheet Catalyst Discovered to Sustainably Split Hydrogen from Water - Scientists at Brookhaven National Lab have developed a new electrocatalyst that overcomes the high cost of platinum, generating hydrogen gas from water with abundant and affordable metals. The unexpected and high-performing nanosheet structure of the catalytic nickel-molybdenum-nitride compound offers a promising new model for effective hydrogen catalysis. Reference: 'Hydrogen-Evolution Catalysts Based on Non-Nobel Metal Nickel–Molybdenum Nitride Nanosheets,' W.-F. Chen et al, Angewandte Chemie International Edition online: 8 MAY 2012 DOI: 10.1002/anie.201200699
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