Unanticipated findings cast new light on the genetic regulation of different brain tumors
The findings highlight the importance of considering the mechanisms of gene regulation involved in different tumors when planning therapies.
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gene regulation
Regulating gene regulatory regions offers a novel mechanism to control ATXN1 levels
Researchers identified a novel mechanism that regulates ATXN1 levels and reduces SCA1 symptoms in animal model.
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Mom and dad genes and the intricate process of gene regulation
If the genome is like computer hardware, then the epigenome is the software that turns certain genes on and others off. During development, the epigenome
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What altered gene regulatory regions can do for cancer
The genome includes genes – sequences of DNA that encode the proteins that keep our body working – and regulatory regions adjacent to genes, which
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DNA loops matter for NFIA gene expression in brain tumors
The nuclear factor I-A (NFIA) gene is important for both normal brain development and brain tumor growth. One way to discover paths that can lead
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2017 Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Research Excellence
The five winners of this year’s Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Research Excellence exemplify the breadth and depth of scientific research at Baylor College
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