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KLF4 displays novel mechanism for influencing gene expression

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments biomolecular condensate, DNA, gene expression, KLF4, methylation, Research, zinc fingers

KLF4 can cause DNA to condense into a separate liquid phase that recruits other factors that contribute to gene expression.

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Changing the perspective on the ‘Cinderella of the cytoskeleton’

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments actin, Cancer, cytoskeleton, filaments, HTT, methylation, microtubules, Research, SETD2, WHAMM

Actin modifications, such as those described here, are increasingly being recognized as key regulators of cytoskeleton dynamics.

From the Labs features an image of the three essential elements of plant life, winner of the 2021 Nikon’s Small World Photomicrography Competition. Image courtesy of J. Kirk/ Baylor's Optical Imaging & Vital Microscopy Core Lab.