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Cells Rewired To Release Drug in Response to Inflammation
Researchers attempting to develop rheumatoid arthritis therapies with minimal side effects have genetically engineered cells that deliver a biologic drug in response to inflammation.
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In Beetles, Y Chromosome Causes Differences in Body Size
Between females and males, the only genomic difference is the male Y chromosome. Using beetles, researchers have shown that despite the Y chromosome containing very few genes, it can dramatically change male body size and thus facilitate the evolution of sex differences.
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Do Genetics Control Who We Befriend? Mouse Study Suggests So
A new study suggests that there may be a biological basis behind instantaneous compatibility reactions. A team of researchers showed that variations of an enzyme found in a part of the brain that regulates mood and motivation seems to control which mice want to socially interact with other mice — with the genetically similar mice preferring each other.
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How the Speed of Protein Production Is Regulated
By analyzing the rate of ribosome movement in yeast cells, scientists have succeeded in demonstrating that the rate of protein synthesis is modulated by regulatory factors that modify at will the rate of translation of messenger RNA into proteins.
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Cocoa Bean's “Fingerprint” Could Track the Chocolate in Your Fridge
Biotechnology could be the missing ingredient in helping cocoa farmers get a better deal for their beans. A cocoa bean's “fingerprint” could help to trace chocolate bars back to their farm of origin, providing supply chain visibility.
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Tracing the Developmental Trajectories of Colorectal Cancer Cells
Each tumor consists of multiple cell types, and in addition to determining the course of the disease, differences between individual cancer cells control the effectiveness of targeted therapies. A team of researchers has been able to see the way in which cancer cells sometimes develop resistance following treatment.
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It's Raining... Microbes?
When it rains, plants are not only showered with water, but also microbes. New findings suggest that rain may be an important reservoir for microbes that become part of the plant microbiome and improve plant health.
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A New Way To Track Genetically Modified Animals
McGill University researchers have discovered a new way to track genetically modified animals using the artificial transgenes they leave behind in the environment. The discovery provides a powerful new tool to locate and manage genetically modified animals that have escaped or been released into the wild.
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How Flowers Form Within a Limited Time Frame
Researchers from Nara Institute of Science and Technology and Nanjing University find that KNUCKLES, a small multi-functional protein, supports the correct timing of floral development for the proper formation of flower reproductive organs.
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Exploiting Weaknesses in Enzyme Used by Cancer Cells To Adapt
Researchers have uncovered a weakness in a key enzyme that solid tumor cancer cells rely on to adapt and survive when oxygen levels are low.
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