Image of the Month: What causes myotonic dystrophy, type1
Myotonic dystrophy, type 1 (DM1) is the second most common cause of muscular dystrophy and numerous other muscle disorders that affect tens of thousands of
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alternative splicing
Image of the Month: Mechanisms of cancer survival
Among other studies, the lab of Dr. Chonghiu Cheng is pioneering research projects to better undertsand the role alternative splicing plays in cancer. “We have been
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CD44s, not CD44v, contributes to cancer survival
Cells may stray away from their normal function in a number of ways. For example, it’s been known for some time that in a number
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How do muscles grow up? Check alternative splicing
Growing up is a complex affair, even for muscles. In the mouse, for instance, newborn muscles grow into adult muscles within the first three weeks
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