New findings about genetic factors controlling stem cell differentiation suggests that similar mechanisms may be involved in tumor formation. Research on adult stem cells found in the skin hints at a new class of genes, according to a study from investigators at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. These genes – dubbed pangenes – can both govern a stem ...

Here’s a good article from Philanthropy News Network about online fundraising campaigns. The best part, to me, is the section on building relationships. BUILD RELATIONSHIPSGetting to know donors by building a profile of their interests and online interactions with the organization helps develop a loyal online relationship that, in turn, drives ongoing support. Consider these metrics when tracking results in ...

I know, I know. It’s an obsession. From EurekAlert. UCLA scientists have created a mechanism at the nanoscale to externally control the function and action of a protein. "We can switch a protein on and off, and while we have controlled a specific protein, we believe our approach will work with virtually any protein," said Giovanni Zocchi, assistant professor of ...

Wow! Here’s something amazing. There’s a lot to a butterfly’s wing. Its barely visible scales are made from fragile, infinitesimal structures that underlie the insect’s ability to perform a wide variety of precise maneuvers. Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and North Carolina State University have used a scanning probe microscope to look at the structure of a butterfly’s wing ...