Researchers discovered a simple mechanism of aging in yeast cells, where extrachromosomal ribosomal DNA (ERCs) replicates until the cell dies. ERCs' accumulation causes enlargement and fragmentation of the nucleolus, leading to cell death, suggesting a potential target for intervening aging processes.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalCell·DateDec 26, 1997
Researchers found that making optimal use of backup agreements between catalogers and manufacturers can increase net cash by almost 50%. The strategy, tested on a multibillion-dollar retail giant, is applicable to various industries with seasonal demand fluctuations.
SourceInstitute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences·JournalManagement Science·DateDec 26, 1997
Researchers have identified a new molecular switch that triggers mismatch repair in cells, which can prevent colon cancer. The discovery provides a foundation to specifically target anticancer drugs to this gene.
SourceThomas Jefferson University·JournalCell·DateDec 26, 1997