The Scientist : NewsBlogs: September 2010

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[Entry posted at 10th September 2010 01:42 PM GMT]

Marvels of evolution and adaptation, plants and fungi have developed myriad methods of spreading their seeds or spores. Some of these dispersal events happen with blinding speed, and researchers are exploring these dramatic behaviors in the world's ... Click to continue

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Insulin regulates translation

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[Entry posted at 7th September 2010 04:00 PM GMT]

By controlling how many ribosomes coat a certain mRNA in C. elegans, intracellular insulin signaling can regulate how many copies of a protein are made, and how quickly, giving cells more flexibility when responding to changes in the ... Click to continue

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Surprise breast cancer source

Posted by Jennifer Welsh

[Entry posted at 2nd September 2010 04:00 PM GMT]

Some breast cancer tumors may not originate from stem cells as previously believed, according to a study published in the September 3rd issue of Cell Stem Cell. The discovery is an important step in the development of treatments for these ... Click to continue

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