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August 2010

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Richard Lifton

Identifying Common Disease Pathways via Human Genetics

Nancy Bonini

Molecular Genetic Approaches to Neuro-
degenerative Disease

RNA Structure By Rapid Fire
September 02, 2010
If Howard Chang has his way, there will soon be an iPhone app for dialing in RNA structures. More

Researchers Discover Bacterial Charity Work
September 01, 2010
A handful of antibiotic-resistant bacteria can protect an entire colony. More

Researchers Find Clue to Rare Skin Disease in Confetti-Like Spots
August 26, 2010
A rare skin disease provides the first example of a disease-causing mutation that spontaneously reverts, producing healthy skin. More

Genetic Stutter Increases Risk of ALS
August 26, 2010
With the help of yeast and fruit flies, researchers have identified a distorted gene that appears to be among the most common genetic risk factors for amyotrophic laterial sclerosis (ALS), the devastating neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. More

Old Malaria Drug Blamed for Resistance Gets a New Reputation
August 17, 2010
Health officials have held off from recommending an inexpensive malaria drug for widespread use because of concerns about drug resistance. New research drawn from 10 years of field and laboratory studies suggests the drug may be a safe and effective way to prevent malaria. More

A New Lifeline Boosts Therapeutic Cells
August 15, 2010
HHMI researchers develop tiny life-support packets for therapeutic cells. More

Protein-Folding Game Taps Power of Worldwide Audience
August 05, 2010
A cooperative online game has attracted 50,000 players whose “distributed thinking” has, in some cases, proven more powerful than computers in predicting the structure of proteins. More