New research from Sharon Torigoe at Lewis & Clark College confirms the importance of low-affinity binding sites for Klf4 gene enhancers in naive-state pluripotent stem cells. This discovery advances scientists' knowledge of gene expression mechanisms and has implications for regenerative medicine and understanding human disease.
A study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University and Lewis & Clark College found that increasing melanoma literacy combined with strengthening skin-check confidence is key to increasing early detection. Social media ads were used to boost knowledge and confidence, leading to improved survival rates when melanoma is caught early.
Professor Anne Bentley has developed innovative 3D-printed models to visualize nanoparticles, allowing students to grasp the material's special properties. Her research focuses on low-index shapes, which have catalytic properties and can convert carbon dioxide into fuel materials.
A study by Lewis & Clark College researchers found a significant decrease in party registration among Oregon voters automatically registered at the Department of Motor Vehicles. The results show a 66% reduction in partisan affiliation, with little change over time post-registration.
Researchers discovered a unique toxin shared by spider venom and certain bacteria, suggesting lateral gene transfer between the two. The study's findings may lead to developing treatments for brown recluse bites and corynebacterial toxins.
A study found that parthenogenetic Bynoe's geckos, a hybrid species, can reproduce without sex and outperform their sexual counterparts in endurance tests. The geckos' 'clonal' way of reproducing allows them to be genetically identical to their mother, and research suggests they are super tough and robust.
A team of biologists and engineers has discovered that the gecko's adhesive power depends on weak van der Waals forces and geometry, not surface chemistry. They fabricated prototype synthetic foot-hair tips that stick like real geckos' feet, opening doors to manufacturing biologically inspired adhesives with widespread applications.