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Science News for November 25, 2018


Family matters for future wealth

Research using actual income numbers from two generations of Australians found that family structure matters when it comes to income mobility. The study estimated the intergenerational elasticity of income in Australia at 0.4, indicating a moderate level of income advantage or disadvantage being transferred across generations.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalEconomic Record·DateNov 25, 2018

Gip1 structure places G proteins in lockdown

Researchers at Osaka University have discovered the structure of Gip1, a protein that sequesters G proteins to block signaling processes. The unique molecular bonding arrangement allows interactions with G proteins, providing a better understanding of their mechanism.

SourceOsaka University·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 25, 2018