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60 Million Years of Penguin Evolution Revealed
A study has revealed that penguin evolution was driven by changes in climate and ocean currents.
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Unpicking the Complex Genetics Behind Alcohol, Cigarette and Substance Addiction
Researchers from the University of North Carolina are working to understand the genetic differences that underpin a person's proclivity to substance abuse and have identified genes linked to cigarette smoking and alcohol.
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Common Cancer Gene Regulates RNA “Dark Matter”
A new study has shown that a key genetic mutation that occurs early on in cancer alters RNA “dark matter” and causes the release of previously unknown RNA biomarkers.
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Overly Restricting Salt Intake May Be Counterproductive for Heart Failure Patients
Restricting salt intake is considered a key component of heart failure treatment, but restricting it too much may actually worsen the outcomes for people with a common form of the condition, suggests research.
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Individual Cells Are Smarter Than Previously Thought
University of Zurich researchers found that single cells make decisions much more autonomously than previously thought.
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Loss of “Youth” Protein May Drive Aging in the Eye
According to a murine study, loss of the protein pigment epithelium-derived factor, which protects retinal support cells, may drive age-related changes in the retina.
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CRISPR Used To Dissect How Genetic Elements Communicate
Researchers have used the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system to reveal insights into how genetic promoters and enhancers coordinate gene expression.
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Faster Removal of Debris Provides a Competitive Advantage to Cells in a Confined Space
When different cell types compete in a confined space, those which remove debris faster have a better chance to dominate their environment.
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Two New Studies Close In on the Genetic Underpinnings of Parkinson’s Disease
Two new studies have lent insight into the genetics of one of the molecular suspects underlying Parkinson's disease.
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How Mechanical Forces Behind Protein Folding Influence Cancer Metastasis
Researchers have used a tool called "single molecular magnetic tweezers" to investigate the influence of mechanical forces and protein folding on cellular proteins talin and DCL1, and their impact on cancer metastasis.
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