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Global Regulator of Gene Transcription Identified as Potential Anticancer Drug Target
The enzyme MLL1 was identified as a potential target for anticancer drugs after researchers found that its inhibition prevented tumor development by shutting down the DNA damage response mechanism and suppressed inflammation by blocking the activity of proliferation-promoting genes. More...14 Feb 2016


Annatto Component Prevents UV Damage and Prevents Skin Cancer in Mouse Model
The apocarotenoid compound bixin is a widely consumed food additive that was shown in a recent paper to have potent antioxidant properties, which prevented the formation of cancer cells and skin damage from UV radiation in a mouse model. More...09 Feb 2016


Atomic Structures of Alternative Splicing Regulator Proteins May Lead to New Anticancer Drugs
A detailed structural analysis of two RNA-binding proteins that regulate alternate splicing of gene expression, which can lead to various types of cancer, is expected to aid in the development of drugs to suppress this activity. More...08 Feb 2016
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Portable Monitoring System Tracks Real-Time Brain Activity
Researchers Resolve Molecular Structure of Critical Ubiquitin-Binding Enzyme
Biochemists Present First 3D Crystal Structure of a Nonribosomal Peptide Synthetase
Tag Team Combination Simplifies Vaccine Development
New Benchtop Cross-Flow Filtration System Suits Research and Production Labs
Potential of Gene Therapy for Treating Hemophilia Demonstrated in Dog Model
Prolonged Cell Division Arrest Prevents Development of Cancers Caused by Epstein-Barr Virus
Photoactivated Nanoparticles Block Pancreatic Cancer Growth and Metastasis in Mouse Models
Antibodies Isolated from Ebola Survivors Recognize Wide Range of Ebolavirus Species
Researchers Co-opt Slow DNA Release to Improve Accuracy of CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing
ApoE4 Linked to Various Diseases by Transcription Factor Activity
Purchase Agreement to Boost Ebola Vaccine Development
Synthetic RNA Improves the CRISPR/Cas 9 Genome Editing Tool
First High-Throughput Imaging Platform for Predicting Kidney Toxicity of Chemicals
Protein Identified That Boosts Brain Tumor Resistance to Chemotherapy
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Flourish in Novel 3D Culture System
Genetically Engineered Mouse Model Mimics Rare Human Bone Disorder
Exosome Delivery Dramatically Boosts Anticancer Drug Potency
Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cells Function as Airway Sensors to Control Immune Response in the Lung
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