Aliquots Archive — Page 83 of 83

March 18, 2011

Protein combos keep cells straight

Researchers define the protein interactions that establish our organs’ lining.

Ribbon-style molecular structure diagram showing a blue protein complex with a red helical segment on a white background.
March 18, 2011

Spying on shape-shifting enzyme

New molecular views of an enzyme may inform therapies for neurological, psychiatric or cardiac diseases.

Close-up side profile of a person smelling a white rose.
March 17, 2011

Smell test tells disorders apart

Patients with certain autonomic nervous system disorders have impaired odor identification, which could aid in diagnosis.

Illustration of human intestinal tract
March 7, 2011

Enzyme protects against inflamed colon

Increasing an enzyme required for a type of colon tissue may help dampen inflammation, a known risk factor for colon cancer.

Black mouse standing on a pink laboratory culture dish.
March 4, 2011

Chasing Foxd3’s role in stem cells

Researchers use genetic manipulations in mice and single-cell analyses to help explain stem cell regulation.

Dark circular fluorescence microscopy image showing scattered green and red glowing spots around the edge of a rounded structure.
March 3, 2011

Worm gene function? Check the map.

New gene expression atlas created for roundworms provides a basis for establishing roles for individual genes in the development of specific cell types.