A weird resolution that changed my life

In 2014 I resolved to ‘Subtract.’

WHICH CHANGED MY LIFE.

While everyone around me was resolving to do something: start working out, pay down debt, or “live life to the fullest”.

I decided to NOT do something.

I eliminated an energy vampire.

I had this habit of re-reading emails after I sent them (especially if I was stewing in anger or thought what I wrote was “genius”) so I resolved to stop d…

In 2014 I resolved to ‘Subtract.’

WHICH CHANGED MY LIFE.

While everyone around me was resolving to do something: start working out, pay down debt, or “live life to the fullest”.

I decided to NOT do something.

I eliminated an energy vampire.

I had this habit of re-reading emails after I sent them (especially if I was stewing in anger or thought what I wrote was “genius”) so I resolved to stop d…

Zika remains a research and public health challenge

The Zika virus has become established in more than 80 countries, infected millions of people, and left many babies with birth defects. Although scientists have made progress in their understanding of the virus, it would be premature to think that the Zika pandemic is now under control and will not reemerge, perhaps more aggressively, say experts….

The Zika virus has become established in more than 80 countries, infected millions of people, and left many babies with birth defects. Although scientists have made progress in their understanding of the virus, it would be premature to think that the Zika pandemic is now under control and will not reemerge, perhaps more aggressively, say experts….

Double strike against tuberculosis

In search of new strategies against life-threatening tuberculosis infections, scientists have found a new ally. They discovered a substance that interferes with the mycomembrane formation of the bacterium. It is effective even in low concentrations and when combined with known antibiotics their effectiveness is improved by up to 100-fold….

In search of new strategies against life-threatening tuberculosis infections, scientists have found a new ally. They discovered a substance that interferes with the mycomembrane formation of the bacterium. It is effective even in low concentrations and when combined with known antibiotics their effectiveness is improved by up to 100-fold….

New patch aims to turn energy-storing fats into energy-burning fats

A new approach to reducing bulging tummy fats has shown promise in laboratory trials. It combines a new way to deliver drugs, via a micro-needle patch, with drugs that are known to turn energy-storing white fat into energy-burning brown fat….

A new approach to reducing bulging tummy fats has shown promise in laboratory trials. It combines a new way to deliver drugs, via a micro-needle patch, with drugs that are known to turn energy-storing white fat into energy-burning brown fat….

Defect in zinc supply mechanism affects pathology of intractable pulmonary diseases

Researchers revealed that abnormal delivery of zinc to lung cells contributes to obstructive pulmonary diseases. They further showed that mRNA splicing abnormalities are involved in the detailed mechanism. So far, the importance of zinc in the lung has only been understood from a nutritional aspect. This discovery is thought to be the first to clarify zinc’s effects on the regulation of mRNA ligation (splicing), and its involvement in the onset of pulmonary diseases….

Researchers revealed that abnormal delivery of zinc to lung cells contributes to obstructive pulmonary diseases. They further showed that mRNA splicing abnormalities are involved in the detailed mechanism. So far, the importance of zinc in the lung has only been understood from a nutritional aspect. This discovery is thought to be the first to clarify zinc’s effects on the regulation of mRNA ligation (splicing), and its involvement in the onset of pulmonary diseases….

New understanding of why cancer cells move

Researchers have identified how some cancer cells are made to move during metastasis. The research provides a better understanding of how cancer spreads and may create new opportunities for cancer drug development….

Researchers have identified how some cancer cells are made to move during metastasis. The research provides a better understanding of how cancer spreads and may create new opportunities for cancer drug development….

Important tricyclic chemical compounds with efficient chirality control

Researchers have developed a highly efficient way to produce chiral multi-centered fused tricyclic compounds of which core structure is often found in bioactive compounds including medicines….

Researchers have developed a highly efficient way to produce chiral multi-centered fused tricyclic compounds of which core structure is often found in bioactive compounds including medicines….

New structure of key protein holds clues for better drug design

Scientists have peered deep into the heart of a key protein used in drug design and discovered dynamic structural features that may lead to new ways to target diseases. The protein, called the A2A adenosine receptor (A2aAR), is a member of the G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family, which are the targets of roughly 40 percent of all approved pharmaceuticals….

Scientists have peered deep into the heart of a key protein used in drug design and discovered dynamic structural features that may lead to new ways to target diseases. The protein, called the A2A adenosine receptor (A2aAR), is a member of the G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) family, which are the targets of roughly 40 percent of all approved pharmaceuticals….