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For tomato genes, one plus one doesn’t always make two

For tomato genes, one plus one doesn’t always make two

4/12/2021

CSHL scientists made a series of mutations in tomatoes to see how they interact with one other. Some combinations yield larger changes than expected. Read the story »

How an antiviral drug can flatten the curve…in your cells

4/9/2021

Scientists figured out how an antiviral drug in clinical trials combats COVID-19 and it’s better than expected. Read the story »

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How to tame a restless genome

4/8/2021

CSHL researchers found a mechanism to keep otherwise mobile genetic elements in place in the genome. Read the story »

Reversing a genetic cause of poor stress responses in mice

4/7/2021

CSHL researchers discovered how a gene prevents mice from coping with stressful situations. They found several ways to reverse its effects. Read the story »

How human cells coordinate the start of DNA replication

3/23/2021

Researchers discover how human cells regulate DNA replication, an important part of cell division, in time and space. Read the story »

WOX9: A jack of all trades

3/4/2021

A single gene can have many functions across different plant genomes. Changing the gene’s regulatory region can change the traits it produces. Read the story »

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Tweaking corn kernels with CRISPR

2/22/2021

CRISPR genome editing can fast-forward the process of plant evolution. Researchers at CSHL are using the technique to increase kernel yield. Read the story »

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A healthy use for tobacco in coronavirus research

2/11/2021

CSHL plant scientists grew fragments of coronavirus proteins in tobacco. They hoped to provide a cheap source of protein for virus and vaccine researchers. Read the story »

AI researchers ask: What’s going on inside the black box?

2/8/2021

Although researchers have figured out how to train computers to recognize things, they have yet to understand how machines make those predictions. Read the story »

Building a corn cob—cell by cell, gene by gene

1/26/2021

CSHL scientists are piecing together the genes that control how corn develops. Read the story »

How roundworms decide the time is right

12/22/2020

Roundworm embryos calibrate the speed of their development to environmental conditions. A similar system may go wrong in some cancers. Read the story »

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Regulatory RNAs promote breast cancer metastasis

12/22/2020

A gene-regulating bit of RNA promotes breast cancer metastasis. Agents that destroy that RNA provide hope for a new drug. Read the story »

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Calibrating kidney function for cancer patients

12/10/2020

Doctors frequently assess how well the kidneys work, but standard tests are not always accurate for cancer patients. Read the story »

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Problems with depth perception caused by too many cells

12/7/2020

Chandelier cells should decrease in number as animals develop. If too many remain, brain systems may not work properly. Read the story »

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The world’s first DNA “tricorder” in your pocket

12/7/2020

A new iPhone app, paired with a handheld sequencer, can recreate a genetics laboratory anywhere in the world. Read the story »

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For tomato genes, one plus one doesn’t always make two

For tomato genes, one plus one doesn’t always make two

How an antiviral drug can flatten the curve…in your cells

How to tame a restless genome

Reversing a genetic cause of poor stress responses in mice

How human cells coordinate the start of DNA replication

WOX9: A jack of all trades

Tweaking corn kernels with CRISPR

A healthy use for tobacco in coronavirus research

AI researchers ask: What’s going on inside the black box?

Building a corn cob—cell by cell, gene by gene

How roundworms decide the time is right

Regulatory RNAs promote breast cancer metastasis

Calibrating kidney function for cancer patients

Problems with depth perception caused by too many cells

The world’s first DNA “tricorder” in your pocket

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