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Aurora B answers an XIST-ential question

Early in development, mammalian female cells counteract their double dose of X chromosomes by coating one of them with a large RNA named XIST. The RNA binds to the same X chromosome from which it is transcribed ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

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Simple fungus gives researchers new insight on key DNA process

(Phys.org) -- In the University of Oregon lab of Eric U. Selker, a simple fungus continues to provide big clues about a fundamental biological process that is essential for normal growth and development in ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New research divines structure for class of proteins

(PhysOrg.com) -- Most proteins are shapely, but about one-third of them lack a definitive form, at least that scientists can readily observe. These intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) perform a host of ...

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created Sep 21, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research divines structure for class of proteins

Most proteins are shapely. But about one-third of them lack a definitive form, at least that scientists can readily observe. These intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) perform a host of important biological ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

How microtubules let go of their attachments during cell division

Whitehead Institute researchers have determined a key part of how cells regulate the chromosome/microtubule interface, which is central to proper chromosomal distribution during cell division.

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created May 13, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Key enzyme discovered to be master regulator in protein-protein reactions

Protein phosphorylation is a process by which proteins are flipped from one activation state to another. It is a crucial function for most living beings, since phosphorylation controls nearly every cellular ...

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created Mar 24, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mice with disabled gene that helps turn carbs into fat stay lean despite feasting on high-carb diet

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have identified a gene that plays a critical regulatory role in the process of converting dietary carbohydrates to fat. In a new study, ...

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created Mar 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Work with fungus uncovering keys to DNA methylation

Researchers in a University of Oregon lab have shed more light on the mechanism that regulates DNA methylation, a fundamental biological process in which a methyl group is attached to DNA, the genetic material in cells of ...

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created Dec 15, 2008 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Deactivating a cancer growth promoter

Three enzymes called phosphatases that shut down a molecule called SRC-3 (steroid receptor coactivator 3) could provide a new pathway for fighting cancer, particularly tumors of the breast and prostate, said researchers at ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Sep 25, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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