Aliquots Archive
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March 2, 2011
A better picture of bone strength
A component of some MRI scans reveals that "soft" components, like collagen and collagen-bound water, are important players in bone strength. -
February 22, 2011
Protein ‘scissors’ cut path for cancer
The protein matriptase "cuts" a key component of the prostate tissue barrier and may be involved in prostrate cancer progression, new research finds. -
February 17, 2011
Getting left-right asymmetry right
The protein Nodal has been found to hold the keys to vertebrate asymmetry. -
February 16, 2011
Integrin curbs cancer’s spread
Cell surface molecules called integrins have been found to play an important role when cancer metastasizes. -
February 15, 2011
Fluorine aids gene silencing
Modifying a form of RNAs may improve their efficacy for research and medical uses. -
February 9, 2011
Seeing serotonin neurons in action
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January 6, 2011
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