A set of 27 genes have been identified that are expressed differently in individuals that display low or high immune responses following vaccination with a standard rubella vaccine. More... 16 May 2013
Blocking the activity of the protein encoded by the HMGA1 gene in breast cancer cells renders them less aggressive and diminishes their ability to metastasize. More... 15 May 2013
Virologist have used next generation "ultradeep" gene sequencing and analysis coupled with de novo synthesis of the viral genome to assign a unique example of the Lone Star virus to the bunyavirus family of tick-borne viruses. More... 13 May 2013
An international team of molecular biologists has developed a model that shows how components of a protein transport complex act as a molecular hinge to move neurotransmitters across brain cell membranes. More... 13 May 2013
A recent paper linked the aging process to molecular signals produced in the hypothalamus, a small region of the brain that is responsible for maintaining normal function for numerous bodily processes, including blood pressure, body temperature, and glucose levels. More... 13 May 2013
A mutation in the protein phosphatase, Mg2+/Mn2+ dependent, 1D gene results in production of a C-terminally truncated form of the protein Wip1, which is a stable inhibitor of the p53 tumor suppressor. More... 13 May 2013
Blocking the activity of the protein encoded by the HMGA1 gene in breast cancer cells renders them less aggressive and diminishes their ability to metastasize. More... 13 May 2013
