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Split decision: Stem cell signal linked with cancer growth
Science Daily - 2 Feb 2014 20:23
Researchers have identified a protein critical to hematopoietic stem cell function and blood formation. The finding has potential as a new target for treating leukemia because cancer stem cells rely upon the same protein...
Quicker, cheaper way to detect staph in the body
Science Daily - 2 Feb 2014 20:23
Watch out, infection. Researchers have crated a probe that can identify staph bacteria before symptoms appear. The probe is noninvasive and is expected to be cheaper and faster than current diagnostic techniques.
Red alert: Body kills 'spontaneous' blood cancers on a daily basis
Science Daily - 2 Feb 2014 20:23
Immune cells undergo 'spontaneous' changes on a daily basis that could lead to cancers if not for the diligent surveillance of our immune system, scientists have found.
Asteroid Belt Between Mars And Jupiter Is A 'Melting Pot' Of Diverse Celestial Objects
IBTimes - 2 Feb 2014 20:55
The main asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter, contains millions of these objects. While scientists believed these objects shared a common origin or similar composition, new studies are showing the vast divers...
Monarch Butterfly In 'Grave Danger' Of Disappearing, Migration Reaches Record Low
IBTimes - 2 Feb 2014 20:41
Have you noticed anything missing from your garden lately? Monarch butterflies, North America's most recognized butterfly, are vanishing. According to a new report from the World Wildlife Fund, fewer Monarchs migrated in...
Arctic's 'Layer Cake' Atmosphere Blamed for Rapid Warming
Live Science - 2 Feb 2014 20:27
A new study says the Arctic's cap of cold, layered air plays a more important role in boosting polar warming than does its shrinking ice and snow cover.
Illumina Claims New Sequencer Transcribes 18,000 Genomes per Year at $1,000 Each
Singularity Hub - 2 Feb 2014 17:00
In the last six years, sequencing costs have far outpaced Moore's Law, falling four orders of magnitude from $10 million at the end of 2007 to under $5,000 at the end of 2013. And in early 2014? Illumina, a manufacturer ...
Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week
Live Science - 2 Feb 2014 15:36
The devil frog, flying snakes and a personal sub just start our list of cool science stories.
5 Interview Skills That Will Get You Hired
Live Science - 2 Feb 2014 14:04
Want to ace your next job interview? Brush up on these five interviewing skills to impress the hiring manager.
Long-Term Unemployed Reveal Emotional Struggles
Live Science - 2 Feb 2014 13:54
It's not just about money, they say.