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RNA Tagging Maps Gene Expression Changes During Ovulation

RNA tagging has revealed a slew of previously unknown molecular and cellular changes that drive ovulation, which could prove pivotal for developing therapeutics for infertility.
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What Are Extracellular RNAs Doing Outside of Their Comfort Zone?

In recent years scientists have been surprised to find RNAs outside of their cellular comfort zone. A Yale study offers insight into what they’re doing there.
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Distinct Patterns of Fatty Acid Attachment Uncovered in Proteins

Researchers have revealed critical patterns of fatty acid attachment to proteins in the model organism C. elegans, which could enhance our understanding of disease.
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Six Novel Urine Biomarkers Discovered for Active Renal Lupus

Six proteins found in urine have been identified as biomarkers for lupus nephritis, which may help the early identification of renal involvement in lupus.
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Protein Could Help Overcome Prostate Cancer Drug Resistance

New WSU research could ultimately help extend the lives of those with prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among men.
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Researchers Identify Gene That Causes Rare Skeletal Disorder

Researchers have made an important discovery shedding light on the genetic basis of a rare skeletal disorder. The study reveals that a defect in a specific gene may cause a disorder that affects the structure of connective tissues.
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Is a “Missing” Gene the Major Cause of Infertility?

A missing gene involved in connecting the head of a sperm to its tail could be a cause of male infertility, reports a thesis from the University of Gothenburg.
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“Mini-Placentas” Shine Light on the Cause of Pre-Eclampsia

With the incidence of pre-eclampsia slowly creeping up, researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a new way to study this condition as outlined in their paper published in Cell Stem Cell.
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Effective Weight Loss With Intermittent Fasting Requires Caloric Restriction

Intermittent fasting is popular. However, you should not expect to lose weight unless you also restrict your caloric intake. But there are still many important health benefits to intermittent fasting.
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Nearly-Dead Plants Brought Back to Life After Organelle Discovery

The crucial role of the Golgi apparatus and an associated protein in plant aging has been determined, which researchers showed by bringing nearly-dead plants back to life.
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