Hopkins-HHMI researchers discover a novel genetic mutation in the APC gene that causes familial colorectal cancer (FCC) through DNA instability. A simple blood test can detect this mutation, providing valuable insights into the disease and potential early detection.
Researchers at the University of Delaware are developing a space-capsule computing concept that could help bridge the gap between processing speed and memory for a petaflops computer. The concept, introduced by Guang R. Gao, involves preparing
Ray Turner, a renowned expert on using toys to teach physics, has won the American Association of Physics Teachers' Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Education Award. He uses non-threatening toys like miniature cars and ball-spinning circus seals to make complex concepts accessible to students of all ages.
deCODE Genetics has identified the location of a gene, FET1, responsible for familial essential tremor on human chromosome 3. This discovery brings new hope for understanding and treatment of the disease, which affects an estimated 5-10 percent of the elderly population.