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Search for Epigenetic Decoder in Brain Cells Leads Scientists to Rett Syndrome
December 21, 2012
A new analysis suggests that the regulatory protein MeCP2 works with the modified nucleotide 5hmC to facilitate gene activation in the brain. More
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Scientists Discover Cellular Mechanism that Triggers Immune Responses to DNA
December 20, 2012
Scientists have discovered the molecular pathway responsible for detecting loose bits of DNA outside a cell’s nucleus and setting off an immune reaction. More
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New Software Speeds Analysis of Animal Behavior
December 02, 2012
Rather than scrutinizing hours of video, scientists can quickly teach the software how to recognize key behaviors. More
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Genome-wide Methylation Map of Disease-Causing E. coli Reveals Surprises
November 08, 2012
A new DNA sequencing technique has enabled researchers to map for the first time the influential chemical modifications known as methylation marks throughout the genome of a pathogenic bacterium. More
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eLife Publishes First Research Articles
October 15, 2012
eLife makes first collection of research articles available online. More
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Changing Their Ultrasonic Tunes
October 10, 2012
Only a few animals, such as songbirds, whales, and dolphins, are known to be vocal learners, modifying the sequence or pitch of their sounds based on what they hear from other members of their species. New evidence suggests mice can be added to that list. More
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HHMI’s Robert Lefkowitz Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
October 10, 2012
HHMI's Robert Lefkowitz shares prize with Brian Kobilka for research on G-protein coupled receptors. More
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K-RITH Brings Exceptional TB and HIV Research Capabilities to Durban and the World
October 07, 2012
HHMI and the University of KwaZulu-Natal open new research institute in Durban, South Africa. More
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The Circuitry of Uncertainty
October 05, 2012
In experiments with rats, researchers found that the rejection of an old belief correlates with abrupt changes in activity in a region of the brain involved in cognitive functions such as reward anticipation and decision-making. More
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HHMI Awards $6.5 Million to International Biomedical Researchers
September 26, 2012
HHMI selects 13 of the world’s leading basic science researchers to receive Senior International Research Scholar (SIRS) awards. The awards support outstanding biomedical scientists working outside the United States who have made significant contributions to fundamental research in the biological sciences. More
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