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Science News for December 20, 2015


Teaching machines to see

Researchers from the University of Cambridge developed a new smartphone-based system called SegNet, which can identify objects in road scenes in real-time, even without GPS. The system has been successfully tested on city roads and motorways, and could potentially be used as a warning system for driverless cars.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·DateDec 20, 2015

Obesity more dangerous than lack of fitness, new study claims

A new study published in International Journal of Epidemiology found that high fitness levels do not offset the increased risk of death associated with obesity. Men with higher aerobic fitness had a lower risk of death compared to those who were obese, regardless of their fitness level.

SourceOxford University Press UK·JournalInternational Journal of Epidemiology·DateDec 20, 2015

Study by NUS researchers unravels new interactions affecting TGF-β pathway in humans

Researchers at NUS Cancer Science Institute found that USP15 protein regulates the TGF-β pathway by interacting with SMURF2. This interaction enhances stability of the TGF-β receptor and leads to increased cancer progression. The study suggests USP15 as a novel therapeutic target for treating cancers with hyperactivated TGF-β pathways.

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalScientific Reports·DateDec 20, 2015