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Escaping flatland
Growing cells in gelatinous materials gains in popularity as more researchers realize how the three-dimensional arrangement of cells influences cell behavior—and increases the relevance of experiments.
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Cell’s core pore structure solved
Scientists working in yeast have deciphered the structure of the complex cluster of proteins that regulates access to the nucleus of cells.
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AnimalsFemale antelopes take the lead in courtship
Topi antelopes, with their hesitant males, reverse the usual sex roles in mammal courtship.
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Health & MedicineBig kids at risk for heart disease
Overweight children grow up to have an elevated risk for blocked coronary arteries as adults, a long-term Danish study finds.