A Ph.D. student at Université du Québec à Montréal has identified a gene that may facilitate the diagnosis of B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia, mostly affecting children. The Fmn2 gene shows abnormal activity in both mouse and human cells with this disease.
A study of 362 Quebec children found significant deficits in the intelligence quotient (IQ) of those exposed to higher concentrations of manganese in drinking water. Despite being below current guidelines, the results indicate that manganese may pose a risk to children's intellectual development.
Professor Benoît Marsan's research solved two long-standing issues in solar cell development: a corrosive electrolyte and expensive platinum cathode. His innovative solutions use new molecules and cobalt sulphide, increasing photovoltage and stability.
Researchers discover unique structure in viral protein Rev, allowing it to penetrate nucleus and nucleoli. This finding opens new avenues for studying the relationship between protein localization and host cell impact.
A recent study published in Journal of Evolutionary Biology found that male bighorn sheep have distinct personalities, influencing their survival and reproductive success. Younger, more aggressive rams often reproduce but die younger, while older, more docile peers survive longer.