Discovery of an underlying cause for infantile spasm points to a novel therapy
Researchers connected altered IGF-1 levels to infantile spasm in patients and animal models.
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From The Labs
Dr. Susan Rosenberg elected to the AAAS Board of Directors
Dr. Rosenberg brings a wealth of scientific expertise to the AAAS governing body.
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Overactive brain circuit causes anorexia in animal model
Restoring the normal activity of a particular overactive brain circuit improved anorexia in an animal model of the condition.
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New insights into the fate of dying cells
The Zhou lab reveals a new player in the elimination of dying cells and identifies a mechanism for the process.
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Image of the Month: A closer look at tertiary lymphoid structures
Multiplex immunofluorescence reveals the immune landscape of cancer-associated tertiary lymphoid structures.
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Stickiness is key for NANOG to turn on human cell pluripotency
Researchers provide new insights into how human NANOG reshapes the genomic landscape to activate a pluripotent state.
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Combating triple-negative breast cancer on two fronts delivers promising results
Researchers identified a combination therapy for triple-negative breast cancer that results in durable tumor regression in an animal model.
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Researchers reveal genetic basis of severe forms of EBF3-associated neurodevelopmental disorders
Patients with some gene variants affecting a zinc finger region of EBF3 suffer from a more severe form of the condition.
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Baylor researcher awarded a Marie Curie Global Fellowship
Dr. Bjoern Burckhardt will use mass spectrometric imaging to identify potential new biomarkers and promising drug targets for human diseases.
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Interferon drives cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease model
This study highlights the importance of brain inflammation and other complex events involved in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
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