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Three new genes that raise the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease have been discovered in two large genome-wide searches.Published: Monday, September 7th, 2009
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Instead of becoming obese, mice with a mutation in an immune gene burn off the fat they eat. (p. 9)Published: September 26th, 2009; Vol.176 #7Found in: Body & Brain and Genes & Cells -
Tasmanian devils all know each other, a new study shows. The discovery could mean that stopping the spread of an infectious cancer will be harder than previously thought.Published: Tuesday, August 18th, 2009Found in: Life -
Alterations in a gene called DEC2 lead to a shortened sleep period in people, mice and fruit flies. (p. 11)Published: September 12th, 2009; Vol.176 #6Found in: Genes & Cells
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A new study finds evidence for mirror neurons in people. (p. 11)Published: September 12th, 2009; Vol.176 #6Found in: Body & Brain and Genes & Cells
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The tumor suppressor protein, p53, has three ways to protect cells from turning cancerous. A new study shows that p53 helps make microRNAs. (p. 8)Published: August 15th, 2009; Vol.176 #4Found in: Genes & Cells
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Home / News / August 1st, 2009; Vol.176 #3 / Caloric restriction extends life in monkeys, study findsNew study finds calorie restriction delays age-related diseases in monkeys. Another study reports that an immune-suppressing drug helps elderly mice live longer. (p. 9)Published: August 1st, 2009; Vol.176 #3Found in: Body & Brain -
A neural network active when the brain is at rest may prove critical to zoning out, a sense of self and envisioning the future. (p. 16)Published: July 18th, 2009; Vol.176 #2Found in: Behavior, Biomedicine and Psychology -
A closer look at regeneration in axolotl amputees shows that tissue replacement relies on cellular “memory.” (p. 10)Published: August 1st, 2009; Vol.176 #3Found in: Genes & Cells and Life -
A protein called GPX5 helps protect sperm from oxidative damage. The finding could help prevent birth defects.Published: Monday, June 29th, 2009Found in: Body & Brain and Genes & Cells
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Mysterious skin cells known as Merkel cells are required to sense light touches.Published: Thursday, June 18th, 2009Found in: Body & Brain and Genes & Cells
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The mutant protein implicated in Huntington’s may rely on a second protein. The finding could help explain why only some neurons are vulnerable to the disease. (p. 10)Published: July 4th, 2009; Vol.176 #1Found in: Body & Brain and Genes & Cells
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Fruit flies with insomnia may help researchers track genetic factors that lead to the sleep disorder. (p. 13)Published: June 20th, 2009; Vol.175 #13Found in: Genes & Cells
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Scientists in Japan have successfully introduced a foreign gene into a primate species for the first time, opening a new avenue for modeling human diseases, particularly brain disorders. (p. 13)Published: June 20th, 2009; Vol.175 #13Found in: Biology and Life -
Home / News / June 20th, 2009; Vol.175 #13 / Genetic analysis of swine flu virus reveals diverse partsDetailed genetic analysis of the H1N1 swine flu virus indicates that its components have been present for years. The virus is still susceptible to drugs and vaccine development. (p. 12)Published: June 20th, 2009; Vol.175 #13Found in: Biology and Life
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