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Mutations in Noncoding DNA Regions Become Functional in Cancer Genes
Researchers, using an experiment that elucidated the function of tens of thousands of noncoding variants, discovered a link between functional mutations and genes linked to cancer pathways, as well as indicators to predict cancer patient survival.
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How Do Minerals Affect the Menstrual Cycle?
Scientists have revealed how minerals play a role in the complexity of female fertility and the menstrual cycle. The review looks at several minerals and how they impact hormonal regulation, ovarian function and ovulation, endometrial health and oxidative stress.
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New Technique Generates “Movies” of Changing Protein Structures
Researchers have developed a powerful, new technique to generate “movies” of changing protein structures and speeds of up to 50 frames per second.
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Soil Bacteria Produce Unique Antimicrobial Particles
Researchers have discovered toxic protein particles, shaped like umbrellas, that soil bacteria known as Streptomyces secrete to squelch competitors, especially others of their own species.
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Following Cellular Lineage in the Human Forebrain
A group of researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine led an investigation that offers new insight into the development of the human forebrain.
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Alzheimer’s Starts Earlier and Progresses Faster in People With Down Syndrome
A new study revealed that Alzheimer's disease starts earlier and progresses faster in people with Down syndrome, which could have important implications for their treatment and care.
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Deadly Bacteria Are Drawn to Human Blood
A team have found the bacteria are attracted to the liquid part of blood, or serum, which contains nutrients the bacteria can use as food. One of the chemicals the bacteria seemed particularly drawn to was serine, an amino acid found in human blood.
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Cryptic Plasmid Offers Insights Into Gut Health
Study shows that a mysterious plasmid that is highly prevalent in the human gastrointestinal tract could be used to identify faecal contamination and offer insights into the severity of intestinal diseases.
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Lewy Bodies in Brain Cells Reveal Parkinson’s Disease Insights
A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson’s disease and some dementias.
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Novel Mechanism Potentially Linked to the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers have identified a novel mechanism potentially connected to the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. They found a fragment of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) disrupts communication between cellular compartments.
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