Multiomics – News and Features
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Researchers Identify Which Proteins Open and Close Stomata in Response to Drought
Researchers have unraveled the cellular mechanisms behind stomata opening and closing.
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Gene Signature Identified for High-Risk Form Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Researchers have discovered the underlying biology that identifies a subset of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who have a higher-risk version of the disease and are more likely to relapse despite treatment.
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Tissue Is the Issue for Novel Cancer Drug Discovery
Standardized tissue handling is crucial in cancer research, ensuring the preservation of sample integrity and data quality. This enables comprehensive analysis and enhances understanding of cancer biology, aiding therapeutic discoveries.
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Healthy Women Have Cells That Resemble Breast Cancer
A study reveals that 3% of normal breast cells in healthy women have chromosomal abnormalities linked to invasive breast cancer, challenging current cancer detection methods. Aneuploid cells accumulate with age and mimic invasive cancer profiles.
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Even “Brainless” Cells Exhibit Simple Forms of Learning
A new study offers compelling evidence that single-cell creatures such as ciliates and amoebae are capable of habituation, a simple form of learning.
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Cells Can “Learn” Without Brains
Researchers from CRG and Harvard Medical School show that single cells can “learn” by adapting to repeated stimuli using molecular circuits. This behavior mimics habituation in complex organisms and provides insights into cellular memory.
Industry Insight
A Glimpse Into the Technologies Behind Upcoming UK Biotech Start-Ups
The Discovery Spark program aims to help upcoming biotechnology and healthcare companies grow. In this article, we take a closer look at some of the innovative technologies of this year's Discovery Spark cohort.
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Roots Grow Differently During "Plant Puberty"
Researchers at VIB-UGent uncovered a key phase in root development dubbed "root puberty," regulated by SPL13 transcription factors. This transition affects cell division orientation, enabling deeper, steeper root growth.
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Trends in Target-Based Drug Discovery
In this article, we highlight how target discovery has advanced and explore the growing role that computational approaches are playing in modern drug target identification.
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Study Explores Cancer-Fighting Potential of an Anti-Malaria Drug
An antimalarial drug, in combination with drugs that target resistance mechanisms, could be used to treat cancer.
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