Using the CRISPR gene editing system, researchers have shown they can generate colon tumors in…
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Ill-gotten gains are worth less in the brain
The brain responds less to money gained from immoral actions than money earned decently, reveals…
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It’s all in the math: New tool provides roadmap for cell development
Researchers have created a new tool, based on the principles of topology, to generate a…
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Novel gene editing approach to cancer treatment shows promise in mice
New CRISPR-based gene therapy effectively targets cancer-causing ‘fusion genes’ and improves survival in mouse models…
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Oxygen improves blood flow, restores more function in spinal cord injuries
Blocking a specific enzyme and putting more oxygen through the spinal cord produces better blood…
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Scientists surprised to discover lymphatic ‘scavenger’ brain cells
The brain has its own inbuilt processes for mopping up damaging cellular waste — and…
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Shunned by microbes, organic carbon can resist breakdown in underground environments
Organic matter whose breakdown would yield only minimal energy for hungry microorganisms preferentially builds up…
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Single-family homes killed L.A.’s urban forest
Analyzing aerial imagery, scientists have found a loss of green cover up to 55 percent…
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Plant cell walls’ stretch-but-don’t-break growth more complex than once thought
Plant cell wall growth is typically described as a simple process, but researchers using a…
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Protein that kick-starts gene expression in developing embryos.
The formation of a human embryo starts with the fertilization of the oocyte by the…