Disordered protein regions bring harmony to gene expression
A multidisciplinary team of researchers has uncovered a new piece of the puzzle of how gene expression is orchestrated.
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Endothelial cells play important role in blood clotting
The finding that endothelial cells contribute to blood clotting shifts the curent thinking about clot development, treatment and prevention.
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New evidence supports a cancer-promoting role for enzyme MAPK6
The findings suggest that therapies that interfere with MAPK6 activity may offer an effective cancer treatment approach.
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Brain of a mouse model of Huntington’s disease.
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Research staff 101: Fostering curiosity, creativity, and community
Are you a recent college or master’s program graduate searching for a new professional experience? I remember all too well transitioning to a new career
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New method allows for a closer look at the effect of endocrine disrupting chemicals on gene expression
The new faster, more accurate method reveals chemicals that alter estrogen receptor–α activity.
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Gene signature may give an upper hand in metastatic breast cancer
A new strategy to refine breast cancer diagnosis could help guide a more precise selection of tumor-specific treatments.
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The power of sleep in Alzheimer’s disease
Restoring normal sleep via the thalamic reticular nucleus reduced the A-beta plaque burden in an animal model of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Researchers make strides identifying genetic causes of rare neurodevelopmental disorders in the Turkish and worldwide populations
A global team of researchers, including researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, worked to find genetic answers for Turkish families.
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It takes a village (of cells) to heal the intestine
A rotavirus infection stimulates the coordinated activities of a variety of cell types that repair the damage to the intestinal epithelium.
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