Magnetic Sensors

Magnetic Sensors Bring Next Generation Tech In Sight is the title of the linked article which, while mentioning advantages accruing from advances in our understanding of magnetism, then focuses on the specific area of sensors dubbed "nano or mini MRI." The size and detailed detection capabilities of such sensors may lead to the next round of progress in medical and security technology. Micromem Technologies Inc., is a company known to be active in developing MRAM and magnetic sensor technology.

Alternative Splicing

Widespread Alternative Splicing is the title of this HUM-MOLGEN article. The article references a paper published in Nature. It begins by noting the remarkable fact that alternative splicing occurs with over 90% of human genes. Alternative splicing enables a single gene to yield a multiple variety of proteins.

The article also discloses that a common mechanism regulates both alternative splicing and polyadenylation. Polyadenylation involves adding adenine to ends of messenger RNA. This has the effect of providing it with stability.