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The extent to which the non-native English speaking researchers are at disadvantage is discussed. Many non-English-speaking nations like Japan, Korea, France and Germany are emphasizing on the importance of English language, as English is considered to be the basic language of science.

author: La Madeleine, Bonnie Lee
Research Personnel, Usage, English language, Sciences education, Science education, Educational aspects, Research scientists

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Role of ERas in promoting tumor-like properties in mouse embryonic stem cells

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Results indicate that the tumor-like growth properties of embryonic stem cells is conferred by the transforming oncogne ERas, which are Ras-like genes expressed in embryonic stem cells. Data show that ERas react with phosphatidylinositol-3-OH kinase to cause tumorigenicity.

author: Mitsui, Kaoru, Takahashi, Kazutoshi, Yamanaka, Shinya
Physiological aspects, Gene expression, Stem cells, Oncogenes, Tumors, Embryonal, Embryonal tumors, Embryonal tumours

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A comic-book hero--Kazuhiko Kinosita Jr

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Kazuhiko Kinosita Jr., a professor of single-molecule physiology at Okazaki National Research Institutes (Japan), discusses mentors, science and other influences, advice, leisuretime pursuits and other aspects of his life.

Molecular Biology, Personal narratives, Interview, Personalities, Kinosita, Kazuhiko, Jr.

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subjects list: Japan
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