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    Doublesex gene makes men behave like men 22/03/2010 12:50:00

    The 'doublesex' gene shapes brain, body and behaviour, at least when it comes to fruit flies.
    The 'doublesex' gene shapes brain, body and behaviour, at least when it comes to fruit flies.
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    Coeliac disease related to diabetes 22/03/2010 13:08:00

    An international research team has identified new gene variants associated with gluten intolerance.
    An international research team has identified new gene variants associated with gluten intolerance.
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    Gene regulation, not just genes, make us unique 19/03/2010 12:18:00

    Study shows transcription factors play a larger roll than expected in explaining individual differences.
    Study shows transcription factors play a larger roll than expected in explaining individual differences.
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    Genetically engineered mosquitoes become "flying vaccinators" 19/03/2010 11:09:00

    Vaccination by mosquito could become a new method of protecting people from diseases.
    Vaccination by mosquito could become a new method of protecting people from diseases.
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    RNA sequencing potent tool for understanding gene expression 11/03/2010 11:37:00

    Two studies in Nature show the power of RNA sequencing in exploring the genetic mechanisms that underpin gene expression.
    Two studies in Nature show the power of RNA sequencing in exploring the genetic mechanisms that underpin gene expression.
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    Genome sequence of whole family reveals surprises 11/03/2010 11:00:00

    Family of four had genome sequenced revealing intergenerational mutation rate and genes for Miller syndrome.
    Family of four had genome sequenced revealing intergenerational mutation rate and genes for Miller syndrome.
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    Cobra venom reveals novel neurotoxin 08/03/2010 11:14:00

    Protein in king cobra venom could lead to development of new therapeutics or molecular probes.
    Protein in king cobra venom could lead to development of new therapeutics or molecular probes.
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    Theory of single stem cell for blood components challenged 05/03/2010 11:36:00

    Researchers from Australia and the US find that blood cells are derived from a number of stem cell subtypes.
    Researchers from Australia and the US find that blood cells are derived from a number of stem cell subtypes.
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    Feature: Appetite for NPY 01/03/2010 16:27:00

    A better understanding of neuropeptide Y could lead to new therapeutics to treat obesity. Herbert Herzog gives some insights in to this complex system.
    A better understanding of neuropeptide Y could lead to new therapeutics to treat obesity. Herbert Herzog gives some insights in to this complex system.
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    MicroRNA causes "double whammy" of metastasis and angiogenesis in breast cancer 23/02/2010 12:16:00

    New research shows the microRNA, miR-9, plays a significant role in metastasis and blood vessel growth in breast cancer and could provide a target for future therapies.
    New research shows the microRNA, miR-9, plays a significant role in metastasis and blood vessel growth in breast cancer and could provide a target for future therapies.
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    Lorne special: Tracking recent human evolution 17/02/2010 10:57:00

    A new test aims to reveal the influence of natural selection on the human genome, possibly revealing mutations that lend resistance to disease.
    A new test aims to reveal the influence of natural selection on the human genome, possibly revealing mutations that lend resistance to disease.
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