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Multiomics – News and Features

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News

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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News

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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Article

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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News

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.
Cells with bright pink centers.
News

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.
Microscopy image of the single-celled ciliate Stentor roeseli.
News

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.
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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.
A plant.
News

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.
Blue drug capsule filled with small spheres, set against a background of target neural cells.
Article

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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News

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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