CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Only about 1 percent of the human genome contains gene regions that code for proteins, raising the question of what the rest of the DNA is doing. Scientists have now begun to discover ...

It's rubbed on the skin to reduce signs of aging and consumed by athletes to improve endurance but scientists now have the first evidence of one of vitamin E's normal body functions. The powerful ...

Mouse knockout technology is a powerful method that lends clarification on gene function in vivo and is used to identify gene products that may provide therapeutic value. This technology provides ...

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (July 19, 2013) – Researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified infection-fighting and inflammation-suppressing functions for a gene associated with human autoimmune ...

The search for new molecules and biological targets for antidepressant drug discovery remains a challenge for contemporary psychiatry. Such work is needed to understand the fundamental molecular ...

In the development and manufacture of vehicle components and systems, it is often necessary to quickly identify optimal design modifications for mitigating noise and vibration problems to meet the ...