Research that celebrates Heart Month
From the Labs celebrates Heart Month and Valentine’s Day with a selection of posts about the heart. We feature research
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Research
Genome sequencing reveals baboon evolution, and more
Can baboon genome sequencing give a hint at human evolution? “Baboons have long attracted scientific attention because they evolved within
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Uncovering a pathway that protects the uterus from cancer
The TGF-beta signaling pathway regulates the development of many types of cancer, but it was not clear whether it also
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Image of the Month: Neurogenesis in the adult mouse brain
In most adult mammals, only two regions of the brain, the hippocampus and the olfactory bulb, have been shown
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E. coli shows the way to discover cell-made protein carcinogens
When searching for carcinogens, people look at the environment. External factors such as tobacco smoke and sunlight can damage DNA,
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Solving the mystery of CLN8’s connection with Batten disease
Batten disease refers to a group of diseases that are part of the lysosomal storage disorders. At the core of
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Making ‘sense’ of the ‘cart before the horse’ in mammalian cells
A fusion gene is a new gene made by joining parts of two different genes. The current thought is that
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Connecting Zika virus and hereditary microcephaly
Understanding how Zika virus causes microcephaly would hint at possibilities for preventing this irreparable condition in newborns. Heading in that
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When DNA is caught at the break
Cells have in place a number of mechanisms to protect the integrity of the genome, including processes that repair mistakes
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Putting mind and heart together opens a window into the adult brain
The mammalian brain is a complex tissue composed of diverse cell types. However, despite rapid advances in the field of
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