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Mesmerized by Metals
Scientist tracks zinc in brain cells to uncover the causes of Alzheimer's, diabetes and prostate cancer.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/jan11/mesmerizedbymetals.asp
Scientist tracks zinc in brain cells to uncover the causes of Alzheimer's, diabetes and prostate cancer.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/jan11/mesmerizedbymetals.asp
Drugs from Deep Down
Researcher studies secondary metabolites found in caves to help find cures for diseases.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/jan11/drugsdeepdown.asp
Researcher studies secondary metabolites found in caves to help find cures for diseases.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/jan11/drugsdeepdown.asp
Special Delivery
Chemical engineer studies methods to improve heart disease drugs.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept09/specialdelivery.asp
Chemical engineer studies methods to improve heart disease drugs.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept09/specialdelivery.asp
Green Light
Chemist studies protein molecules that make animals glow in the dark.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept09/greenlight.asp
Chemist studies protein molecules that make animals glow in the dark.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept09/greenlight.asp
Past to Present
Evolutionary biologist uses computers and other molecular biology tools to locate ancestral receptor genes.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/feb09/pastpresent.asp
Evolutionary biologist uses computers and other molecular biology tools to locate ancestral receptor genes.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/feb09/pastpresent.asp
Mimicking Mother Nature
Chemist invents ways to create useful products found in nature—or in his imagination.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept08/molecules.asp
Chemist invents ways to create useful products found in nature—or in his imagination.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept08/molecules.asp
The Humpty Dumpty Dilemma
Chemical biologist uses "top-down" mass spectrometry to weigh proteins.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/mar06/dilemma.html
Chemical biologist uses "top-down" mass spectrometry to weigh proteins.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/mar06/dilemma.html
Getting the Lead Out
Scientist studies the chemistry of lead poisoning.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/mar05/lead.html
Scientist studies the chemistry of lead poisoning.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/mar05/lead.html
Life Is Sweet
Biological engineer studies sugar molecules called carbohydrates.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/oct04/sweet.html
Biological engineer studies sugar molecules called carbohydrates.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/oct04/sweet.html
Chemical World
Toxicologist studies the role of genes in the body's response to chemical exposure.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/feb04/chemical.html
Toxicologist studies the role of genes in the body's response to chemical exposure.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/feb04/chemical.html
Sticky Situations
Scientist studies tailor-made molecules as possible treatments for inflammation and other illnesses.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/feb01/findings_feb01.pdf#page=10
Scientist studies tailor-made molecules as possible treatments for inflammation and other illnesses.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/feb01/findings_feb01.pdf#page=10
Five Foul Things That Are Also Good for You
Usually, we think of mold, feces, nitric oxide, hydrogen sulfide and rat poison as rank, toxic or both. But scientists are learning more about the helpful roles these substances can play.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/insidelifescience/foulthings-good.html
Usually, we think of mold, feces, nitric oxide, hydrogen sulfide and rat poison as rank, toxic or both. But scientists are learning more about the helpful roles these substances can play.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/insidelifescience/foulthings-good.html
Algae Clean Up Arsenic
Scientists discover algae that chemically change arsenic to make it less toxic.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept09/jf_sept09.asp#algae
Scientists discover algae that chemically change arsenic to make it less toxic.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept09/jf_sept09.asp#algae
Chemists Smell Dirt
Scientist discovers how bacteria and algae make geosmin, or the odor of dirt.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/mar08/jf_mar08.asp#dirt
Scientist discovers how bacteria and algae make geosmin, or the odor of dirt.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/mar08/jf_mar08.asp#dirt
Vitamin B12 Explained
Scientists discover how bacteria make vitamin B12.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept06/bedside_sept06.html#b12
Scientists discover how bacteria make vitamin B12.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept06/bedside_sept06.html#b12
Natural De-Icer
Researchers make customized versions of natural antifreeze.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept03/bedside_sep.html#deice
Researchers make customized versions of natural antifreeze.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept03/bedside_sep.html#deice
Stuck on Mom
Researchers learn that during the fertile period in a woman's menstrual cycle, cells in her uterus acquire a sticky sugar coating.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept03/bedside_sep.html#mom
Researchers learn that during the fertile period in a woman's menstrual cycle, cells in her uterus acquire a sticky sugar coating.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/sept03/bedside_sep.html#mom
Living Cleansers
Researchers unveil the secrets of how small living cleansers can "eat" toxic chemicals.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/feb03/bedside.html#cleanser
Researchers unveil the secrets of how small living cleansers can "eat" toxic chemicals.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/feb03/bedside.html#cleanser
How Feverfew Works
Scientists discover that feverfew, which is also known by its plant name "bachelor's button," exerts its effects by halting inflammation.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/mar02/bench.html#fever
Scientists discover that feverfew, which is also known by its plant name "bachelor's button," exerts its effects by halting inflammation.
http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/mar02/bench.html#fever
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