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WOX9: A jack of all trades

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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Birds of a feather do flock together

11/17/2020

Researchers found a genetic mechanism for how brand new species acquire distinct traits. Read the story »

How does the brain process fear?

11/3/2020

Though fear memories are made in the amygdala, a structure deep in the brain, lots of other brain structures participate. Read the story »

Giving the immune system a double boost against cancer

10/30/2020

Immunotherapy enhances the body’s own defenses to kill cancer. A new regimen may increase the utility of these types of drugs. Read the story »

One experiment: Organoids as living laboratories

10/30/2020

These tiny balls of cells are revolutionizing the research and treatment of pancreas and other types of cancers. Read the story »

How to figure out what you don’t know

10/26/2020

Sometimes, what seems like a good way to understand the world turns out to be wrong. A new machine learning tool lets scientists find better answers. Read the story »

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WOX9: A jack of all trades

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

Birds of a feather do flock together

How does the brain process fear?

Giving the immune system a double boost against cancer

One experiment: Organoids as living laboratories

How to figure out what you don’t know

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