Breakthroughs of the 2012 year of 《Science》in life science

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2013.01.030

Abstract

Abstract:

This year saw leaps and bounds in physics, along with significant advances in engineering, life science and many other areas. In keeping with tradition, Science’s editors and staff have selected a winner and nine runners-up. In this review, the following six breakthroughs in life science will be explained, including "a home run for ancient DNA", "genomic cruise missiles", "genomics beyond genes", "first protein structure from an X-ray laser", "brain-machine interfaces start to get a grip" and "making eggs from stem cells".

Key words: ancient DNA, transcription activator-like effectors nucleases, the encyclopedia of DNA elements, protein structure, brain-machine interface, stem cell

ZHANG Ting, WANG Xiaomin. Breakthroughs of the 2012 year of 《Science》in life science[J]. Journal of Capital Medical University, 2013, 34(1): 154-159.

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