Aliquots - Research Briefs

The structural architecture of the reovirus attachment protein is required for efficient reovirus infection of host cells.

A protein normally known to promote cell death found to encourage survival of blood forming cells.

The stomach bug Helicobacter pylori increases forms of a protein that promote tumor development, perhaps explaining how it elevates risk for gastric cancer.

Two newly identified gene variants linked to breast cancer may aid in predicting disease risk and targeting screening and prevention strategies.

A new method for creating genetic mutations that can be activated at certain times or in specific tissues will enable studies to probe gene function.

An analysis of Amish populations revealed novel risk genes for late-onset Alzheimer disease.

Use of complementary and alternative medicine differs by race and socioeconomic factors, study reports.