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Mapping Out the Mystery of Blood Stem Cells
Scientists have revealed how stem cells are able to generate new blood cells throughout our life by looking at vast, uncharted regions of our genetic material that hold important clues to subtle biological changes in these cells.
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NHS Will Trial Blood Test Designed To Detect > 50 Forms of Cancer
A simple blood test that is designed to detect more than 50 forms of cancer will be trialed by the NHS, in efforts to detect signs of the disease much earlier and treat patients before the cancer has progressed to an advanced stage.
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None of the SARS-CoV-2 Mutations Currently Documented Appear To Increase Its Transmissibility
Researchers have so far identified 12,706 mutations in SARS-CoV-2. For 398 of the mutations, there is strong evidence that they have occurred repeatedly and independently.
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How the Rho Protein Really Stops Gene Expression
New research has identified and described a cellular process that determines how the copying of genetic material that, once started, is properly turned off.
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A Mother’s Touch Lingers in Her Child’s DNA
Mothers leave their mark on their children in many ways - and Australian researchers have discovered a protein called SMCHD1 is involved in this 'imprinting' process.
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A New Gene Therapy Strategy for Eye Disease
Scientists from Trinity have developed a new gene therapy approach that offers promise for one day treating an eye disease that leads to a progressive loss of vision and affects thousands of people across the globe.
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Wheat Modification Could Help To Combat Global Food Shortages
Researchers are directly modifying the growth of young developing grain in wheat by increasing the amount of a protein that controls growth rates in plants.
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Mechanisms of Telomere Protection Are Unique in Stem Cells
According to a new study, the mechanisms of telomere protection are unique in stem cells.
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Gut Hormones’ Regulation of Fat Production Abnormal in Obesity
A new study has found that a hormone released after eating turns off fat production by regulating gene expression in the liver.
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How the CRISPR Immune System Evolved
New research results shed new light on how CRISPR-Cas emerged early during the development of life on Earth, as well as how this immune system is constantly adapting to new challenges.
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