News tagged with cells nucleus

Rapidly evolving gene contributes to origin of species

A gene that helped one species split into two species shows evidence of adapting much faster than other genes in the genome, raising questions about what is driving its rapid evolution.

Biology /

created Feb 05, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (11) | comments 1

Cancer-causing gene discovery suggests new therapies

Scientists have discovered a novel way by which a much-studied cancer-promoting gene accelerates the disease. The finding suggests a new strategy to halt cancer's progress.

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jan 24, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 1

Mutant host cell protein sequesters critical HIV-1 element

Scientists have identified a new way to inhibit a molecule that is critical for HIV pathogenesis. The research, published by Cell Press in the January 16th issue of the journal Molecular Cell, presents a target for develo ...

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created Jan 15, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Structural study backs new model for the nuclear pore complex

(PhysOrg.com) -- In higher organisms, the genetic material is confined and protected in the cell nucleus. In order for a healthy cell to function, the DNA must send manufacturing orders through the double ...

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created Dec 24, 2008 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0