Scientists find trigger to decode the genome
Scientists from The University of Manchester have identified an important trigger that dictates how cells change their identity and gain specialised functions.
Biotechnology
Jun 12, 2014
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Cellular 'counting' of rhythmic signals synchronizes changes in cell fate
Johns Hopkins biologists have discovered that when biological signals hit cells in rhythmic waves, the magnitude of the cells' response can depend on the number of signaling cycles—not their strength or duration. Because ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 20, 2014
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Growing cells with 3D microgels
Stars, diamonds, circles: Rather than your average bowl of Lucky Charms, these are three-dimensional cell cultures generated by an exciting new digital microfluidics platform, the results of which have been published in Nature ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 26, 2014
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Cell cycle speed is key to making aging cells young again
A fundamental axiom of biology used to be that cell fate is a one-way street—once a cell commits to becoming muscle, skin, or blood it always remains muscle, skin, or blood cell. That belief was upended in the past decade ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 30, 2014
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Resisting temptation: Why reading your horoscope on diet days might be a bad idea
Most major newspapers publish daily horoscopes, and for good reason—even when we deny being superstitious, human nature drives us to believe in our own fate. According to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer ...
Social Sciences
Dec 10, 2013
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Keeping centrioles in check to ensure proper cell division
(Phys.org) —The duplication of cellular contents and their distribution to two daughter cells during cell division are amongst the most fundamental features of all life on earth. How cell division occurs and is coordinated ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 23, 2013
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Decoding mystery sequences involved in gene regulation
Every cell in an organism's body has the same copy of DNA, yet different cells do different things; for example, some function as brain cells, while others form muscle tissue. How can the same DNA make different things happen? ...
Biotechnology
Jul 10, 2013
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Research sheds light on M.O. of unusual RNA molecules
(Phys.org) —The genes that code for proteins—more than 20,000 in total—make up only about 1 percent of the complete human genome. That entire thing—not just the genes, but also genetic junk and all the rest—is coiled ...
Biotechnology
Jul 5, 2013
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Biomedical research reveals secrets of cell behavior
(Phys.org) —Knowing virtually everything about how the body's cells make transitions from one state to another – for instance, precisely how particular cells develop into multi-cellular organisms – would be a major ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 1, 2013
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Student attitude of 'excessive entitlement' may result in exam failure
(Phys.org) —University students who have an exaggerated belief in what they deserve, known as 'excessive entitlement', tend to do worse in their exams than those who take personal responsibility and are internally motivated ...
Social Sciences
May 20, 2013
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