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This study identified molecular pathways that are common to many different metastatic cancers, regardless of tumor origin.

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How to compensate for loss of gene function? Think alternative splicing

February 21, 2023 alternative slicing, gene duplication, MBNL gene, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1, paralog gene, Research

Researchers uncovered new insights into a little studied biological mechanism that impacts Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 severity and also is applicable to other diseases.

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Image of the Month: A transparent heart

February 17, 2023

From the Labs celebrates Heart Month with an image of a transparent mouse heart.

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Better understanding of craniofacial birth defects opens new roads for regenerative medicine

February 16, 2023 craniofacial development, microRNA, Research

The findings could lead to strategies to generate healthy cells to repair craniofacial defects in human patients.

A person sitting on a dock at sunset with their knees pulled up to their head.

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Altered gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

February 9, 2023 diagnostics, endometriosis, gut microbiome, microbiome metabolites, Research, treatment

The findings open the door to explore novel therapies and diagnostic tools for this undertreated condition.

A collage of microscopic images of different human cells.

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Entanglement within a (transcriptional) bubble explains finely tuned regulation of gene expression

February 7, 2023 enhancer-promoter interactions, entanglement, gene expression, Research, transcriptional bubble

Researchers discovered that transcription of enhancers and promoters is interdependent and propose a mechanism to explain it.

A drain pipe coming out of a wall, spilling water onto the ground.

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Sensitive, rapid tests help to ID estrogen-disrupting chemicals in the environment

February 1, 2023 environmental contaminants, estrogen-disrupting chemicals, Microscopy, Research, test for contaminants

The new assays have increased sensitivity and allow for the study of a wide range of biological responses in a single experiment.

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Breakthrough epigenetic study can improve the power to predict disease risk

January 31, 2023 CoRSIVs, disease risk, DNA methylation, epigenetics, epigenome-wide association study, EWAS, Research

The researchers hope their approach will have transformative effects in the field of epigenetic epidemiology.

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Ataxia mutant protein uses distinct partners to drive toxicity in different brain cells

January 24, 2023 attaxia, ATXN1, capicua, neurodegenerative disorders, Research, SCA1

This study proposes a mechanism for the differential vulnerability of brain cells and regions to toxic mutant proteins.

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State of the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center and breast cancer research

January 19, 2023 animal cancer models, Breast Center, cancer immunology, drug development, drug repurposing, Metastasis, patient care, Research

Interim director Dr. Xiang “Shawn” Zhang sat down with From the Labs to provide an update on this multidisciplinary center dedicated to breast cancer research and patient care.