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Marker For Aggressive Breast Cancer Identified
The gene RASAL2 could help identify triple negative breast cancers and inform treatment options for the aggressive disease.
What Makes Cucumbers Bitter Could Also Treat Cancer
Genetics have revealed what makes wild cucumbers bitter, research that could lead to new treatments for cancer.
Perfecting Gene Editing For DMD On iPS Cells
By combining iPS and gene editing technology, correcting the mutation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients has been made more precise.
iPS Cells From Werner Syndrome Patients Established
The generation of iPS cells from Werner syndrome patients could lead to better therapies for the genetic disease.
Mapping The Cell Adhesion Network
Taking a quantitative approach, researchers have resolved the complexity the E-cadherin interactome.
SIBS Launches New Open Access Journal
Riding on the success of sister journal Cell Research, SIBS launches China's first wide-ranging open access journal, Cell Discovery.
Merck Commissions Climate-Neutral Plant In India
Merck's co-generation unit in Goa, India will recycle the shells of cashews and coconuts as biomass fuel.
When Synaptic Adhesion Malfunctions
Scientists have determined the structural basis of synaptic adhesion molecule function, paving the way for a better understanding of diseases like obsessive compulsive disorder.
The Role Of TH-GM Cells In Multiple Sclerosis
A study in mice shows that targeting the IL-7-STAT5 pathway could be a promising way to treat autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.