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Unveiling the role of Daam1 gene in intestinal stem cell fate decisions

Unveiling the role of Daam1 gene in intestinal stem cell fate decisions

Stem cells can differentiate to interchange dead and damaged cells. But how do stem cells resolve which form of cell to turn out to be in a given situation? Using intestinal organoids, the group of Bon-Kyoung Koo at IMBA and the Institute for Basic Science identified a brand new gene, Daam1, that plays a vital […]

Latest study identifies 4,749 key gene clusters that influence progression of 32 cancer types

Latest study identifies 4,749 key gene clusters that influence progression of 32 cancer types

Researchers on the Mount Sinai Center for Transformative Disease Modeling have released a groundbreaking study identifying 4,749 key gene clusters, termed “prognostic modules,” that significantly influence the progression of 32 several types of cancer. The study, published in Genome Research, serves as a comprehensive resource and lays the inspiration for the event of next-generation cancer […]

Space travel weakens immune system by altering gene expression in white blood cells

Space travel weakens immune system by altering gene expression in white blood cells

Evidence is mounting that astronauts are more vulnerable to infections while in space. For instance, astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) commonly suffer from skin rashes, in addition to respiratory and non-respiratory diseases. Astronauts are also known to shed more live virus particles, for instance Epstein-Barr virus, varicella-zoster chargeable for shingles, herpes-simplex-1 chargeable […]