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Previously Unknown Cancer Cell Growth Mechanism Discovered
A novel mechanism that controls cancer cell growth has been identified in cell culture and in mice, potentially offering a new avenue for cancer drug discovery.
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Flaws in Popular Genetic Method Identified
The most common analytical method within population genetics is deeply flawed, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden.
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Giant Viruses in Climate-Endangered Arctic Freshwater Lake Investigated
Investigators have produced the first assessment of the abundance of "giant viruses" that infect cyanobacteria in a unique freshwater lake that floats atop the Arctic Ocean.
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DNA From Medieval Mass Burial Reveals New Insights on Jewish History
Analysis of medieval DNA from a burial site in the UK has helped researchers to identify the origins of genetic disorders that are more common in the Ashkenazi Jewish population.
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Genetic Testing Pre-Pregnancy Detects Up to 50% of the Risk
According to research, genetic testing can detect the risk of a child having a severe developmental disorder in up to half of cases.
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Oldest Case of Klinefelter Syndrome Diagnosed in Ancient Skeleton
A multidisciplinary team of researchers have discovered what is believed to be the oldest case of Klinefelter syndrome in a 1,000-year-old skeleton. The finding is outlined in a new study published in The Lancet.
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Dietary Sugar Impacts Gut Microbiome, Eliminating Protection From Obesity and Diabetes
A study of mice found that dietary sugar alters the gut microbiome, setting off a chain of events that leads to metabolic disease, pre-diabetes, and weight gain.
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The Creation of Certain Antibodies Requires “DNA Theft”
To combat pathogens, the immune system needs an enormous number of different antibodies. A group has now described a “stealing” mechanism that contributes to antibody diversity.
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Uncovering Genetic Variants That Elevate Susceptibility to Crohn’s Disease
An international consortium of researchers has identified genetic variants in 10 genes that elevate a person’s susceptibility to Crohn’s disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease.
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New Target Identified for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment
Clinical data analysis has revealed that the nuclear receptor TLX could provide a new target for therapeutics to treat triple-negative breast cancer.
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