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Growth Signaling: TSC Takes Its Place

The protein products of the tumor suppressor genes tuberous sclerosis complex 1 and 2 form a protein complex, TSC1-TSC2, that inhibits growth. Several new studies suggest that TSC1-TSC2 does this by inhibiting TOR and S6 kinase, and that PI 3-kinase-Akt signaling relieves this inhibition.

Promoting Scientific Research Culture in Youth through Empirical Inculcation

  Background: Empirical inculcation is vital for producing quality research professionals and upon realizing the increasing demand of emerging scientific research professionals, National Academy of Young Scientist (NAYS) launched its science for youth (S4Y) program in Pakistan with its emphasis on empiricism. Methods: S4Y team was galvanized to undertake this task and different scientific activ...

Mass Transfer Within the Location Where Micro Electroplating Takes Place

Between confidentiality and scientific exchange: the place of publication in drug discovery and pharmaceutical research.

To continue to improve life expectancy and quality of life, the discovery of innovative therapies should be among the prime goals of the life sciences. The large majority of the drugs that are discovered and successfully developed to the point of being used by patients come from the drug industry, but publications from this sector are rare among life sciences research publications. Publications...

The European Research Council Takes Flight

In 2007, the European Research Council (ERC) was launched amid much fanfare with the goal of spearheading Europe's aspirations to become the most dynamic and competitive knowledge-based society in the world. Here, we examine the results of the first two ERC calls for research grants and discuss the latest developments and the challenges that face this unique research council.