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In a mouse model of Rett syndrome, early intensive training substantially delayed the appearance of symptoms and improved performance.

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The multitasking nature of SRC-3

March 23, 2021 Breast Cancer, cancer survival, immune system, Research, SRC-3, steroid hormone, T regulatory cells

SRC-3 not only influences steroid hormone function and gives a heads up for aggressive human breast cancer, it also regulates immune T cells.

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Identifying rare genetic variants that increase risk for lung cancer

March 18, 2021 ATM, DNA damage, DNA repair, exome sequencing, genomic instability, lung cancer, MLNR, Pomc, Research

Exome sequencing identified new variants that lead to higher levels of DNA damage, which increases the susceptibility for multiple cancers.

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Plant integration in the Kendal Hirschi Lab

March 16, 2021 agriculture, Nutrition, plant research, Research

The Kendal Hirschi Lab provides a unique perspective integrating fundamental plant science with basic nutrition research.

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Interferon linked to ER+/HER- metastatic breast cancer resistance to therapy

March 12, 2021 CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy, endocrine therapy, ER+/HER2- breast cancer, Interferon, Metastatic breast cancer, Research, resistance to cancr treatment

Both preclinical models and tumor samples from patients with ER+/HER2- breast cancer link high IFN signaling to resistance to treatment.

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International Women’s Day: Interview with Dr. Meagan Pitcher

March 8, 2021 career options, International Women's Day, licensing, Research

Dr. Meagan Pitcher shared her transition from biomedical research to licensing, the nuances of her work and how she keeps in shape.

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Proteomics analysis identifies potential drug targets for aggressive human cancers

March 4, 2021 agrressive cancer, cancer proteomics, cancer therapy, cancer transcriptomics, Research

Researchers identified proteomic signatures associated with clinical measures of aggressive disease for each of the seven cancer types studied.

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Image of the Month: The laboratory worm, C. elegans

March 2, 2021 Aging, bacteria, C. elegans, Image of the month, lipid signaling, mitochondria, Research

What is transparent, as long as a credit card is thick and helps solve science mysteries? The laboratory worm, C. elegans.

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Black History Month Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Debra Murray

February 28, 2021 biocuration, Black History Month, minorities in genomics, Research, summer programs

Dr. Debra Murray shared her professional journey, from conducting basic science research to developing and managing programs to interest minority students in genomics.

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Black History Month Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Darius Dawson

February 25, 2021 Black History Month, educational outreach, Health Disparities, mentorship, Research, tobacco cessation

Dr. Darius Dawson shared his dedication to improving the health of minority populations, a hint to his artistic side and much more.