From the Labs top five most viewed posts of 2020
During 2020, research news on COVID-19 led the headlines, but significant contributions emerged in other fields as well.
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Research
Nuclear, not cytoplasmic CELF1, has a stronger role in muscle wasting
This work is the first to show that the response of muscle to CELF1 overexpression depends on the cellular localization of the protein.
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Changing the perspective on the ‘Cinderella of the cytoskeleton’
Actin modifications, such as those described here, are increasingly being recognized as key regulators of cytoskeleton dynamics.
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AI provides clues to understand how we think
Researchers developed new models of artificial intelligence that can estimate thoughts by evaluating behavior.
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MCB-613 helps the heart heal itself after a heart attack
MCB-613 after a heart attack prevented the scar and maladaptive repair of heart tissue that can lead to heart failure.
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Exceptional responders reveal cancer’s Achilles heel
Genome sequencing analysis of biopsied tumors points at genetic explanations for exceptional responses to therapeutics.
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Research focuses on improving paradigm of cancer caregiving
What is the role of the caregiver? Dr. Hoda Badr discusses her research and shares advice for families.
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From my Perspective: Dr. Belkys Sánchez shares her experiences during postdoctoral training
Dr. Belkys Sánchez is dedicated to fighting back antibiotic-resistant infections by bringing her laboratory findings to the clinic.
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CSI-style scientific investigation finds answers for Mesoamerican Nephropathy
Baylor-led study leads to public health strategies resulting in the first-ever downward trend in Mesoamerican Nephropathy in two decades.
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How a few rotavirus can cause severe gastrointestinal disease
Using intercellular calcium waves, rotavirus amplifies its ability to cause disease beyond the cells it directly infects.
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