A new article in Nature has identified the molecular triggers that have given rise to the global epidemic of autism.The article is the first of its kind to describe a novel molecular trigger that is also known as a “master-in-biology” (MIM) gene, which is a group of genes that control the development of specific proteins.These…
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Biofuel: A Big Problem For The U.S.
The world has become increasingly dependent on biofuels for fuel.But that reliance has not translated to increased demand for them, and there is a shortage of domestic sources.“Biofuels are just not going to be a big enough part of our energy mix to meet our demand,” said Richard Anderson, director of the Energy and Environment…