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A Fine Balance Between Excitation and Inhibition
Researchers have clarified, for the first time, the mechanism behind a very rare brain disorder called MICPCH (microcephaly, disproportionate pontine and cerebellar hypoplasia) syndrome in animal models.
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Let the Rabbit See the Virus
Researchers have validated the role of specific rabbit genes in contributing to their resistance to the myxoma virus which once ravaged rabbit populations.
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Blood Gene Expression Markers Predictive of Pain
A breakthrough test to measure pain in patients could help stem the tide of the opioid crisis in Indiana, and throughout the rest of the nation.
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Animal Venoms Aid the Search for New Medicines
Animal venoms are the subject of study at research center based at the Butantan Institute in São Paulo. But in this case, the idea is not to find antidotes, but rather to use the properties of the venoms themselves to identify molecular targets of diseases and, armed with that knowledge, develop new compounds that can be used as medicines.
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Fourth Gene Linked to Common Childhood Leukemia
Scientists have identified genetic variations in a fourth gene that are associated with an increased risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in Hispanic children.
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Rare Tumor Cell Type Unable to Synthesize Cholesterol
A rare tumor type has been discovered that is unable to synthesize cholesterol, a molecule without which cells can’t survive.
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The Human Immune System Decoded
For the first time ever, researchers are comprehensively sequencing the human immune system, which is billions of times larger than the human genome.
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Micro-CT Captures Lung Cancer Biomarkers
Micro-computed tomography correlates with endpoint histology and was able to detect pre-malignant tumours in mice bearing lung lesions.
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Movement Impairments Reversible in Autism Mouse Model
Researchers from Cardiff University have established a link between a genetic mutation and developmental movement impairments in autism.
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Why Too Much DNA Repair Can Injure Tissue
In certain situations, DNA repair can become harmful to cells, provoking an inflammatory response that produces severe tissue damage.
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