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The Human Tumor Atlas Network: Mapping Cancer's Complexity and Evolution

The Human Tumor Atlas Network: Mapping Cancer's Complexity and Evolution

The Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN) stands at the forefront of cancer research, representing a groundbreaking initiative funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as part of the ambitious Cancer Moonshot℠ program. Launched in 2018, HTAN's primary mis

The Human Tumor Atlas Network: Mapping Cancer's Complexity and Evolution

The Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN) stands at the forefront of cancer research, representing a groundbreaking initiative funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as part of the ambitious Cancer Moonshot℠ program. Launched in 2018, HTAN's primary mis
Extra fingers and hearts: Pinpointing changes to our genetic instructions that disrupt development

Extra fingers and hearts: Pinpointing changes to our genetic instructions that disrupt development

by Mario Aguilera,University of California - San DiegoChanging the instructions for development: Single-letter changes to genomes led to the formation of an extra digit (right). Credit: Fabian L

Extra fingers and hearts: Pinpointing changes to our genetic instructions that disrupt development

by Mario Aguilera,University of California - San DiegoChanging the instructions for development: Single-letter changes to genomes led to the formation of an extra digit (right). Credit: Fabian L
Measles cases surge 20%, global study shows

Measles cases surge 20%, global study shows

An electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. GoldsmithMeasles infections soared by a fifth last year to over 10 million cases globally, revealing alarming gaps in v

Measles cases surge 20%, global study shows

An electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. GoldsmithMeasles infections soared by a fifth last year to over 10 million cases globally, revealing alarming gaps in v
Researchers discover a new role for a protein that helps form memories

Researchers discover a new role for a protein that helps form memories

by Marya Barlow,Virginia Tech(From left) Research scientist Kayla Farrell and Associate Professor Tim Jarome in the School of Animal Sciences are part of a Virginia Tech research team that disco

Researchers discover a new role for a protein that helps form memories

by Marya Barlow,Virginia Tech(From left) Research scientist Kayla Farrell and Associate Professor Tim Jarome in the School of Animal Sciences are part of a Virginia Tech research team that disco
Researchers develop model to assess biology of human placental barrier

Researchers develop model to assess biology of human placental barrier

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPlacental organoids generated from human placental stem cells (left), a front view of the placental barrier model (center), and a side view of the barrier mo

Researchers develop model to assess biology of human placental barrier

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPlacental organoids generated from human placental stem cells (left), a front view of the placental barrier model (center), and a side view of the barrier mo
New recommendations make it easier for patients to give feedback on their health

New recommendations make it easier for patients to give feedback on their health

FEBRUARY 29, 2024byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients providing feedback on their health during research or in clinical practice could now find it less onerous, thanks to

New recommendations make it easier for patients to give feedback on their health

FEBRUARY 29, 2024byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainPatients providing feedback on their health during research or in clinical practice could now find it less onerous, thanks to
Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis

Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis

by Impact Journals LLCPotential effects of compounds on lifespan and health. Credit: 2024 Banse et al.A new research paper waspublishedinAgingtitled, "The coupling between

Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis

by Impact Journals LLCPotential effects of compounds on lifespan and health. Credit: 2024 Banse et al.A new research paper waspublishedinAgingtitled, "The coupling between
Team assesses biological functions, diseases and therapeutic targets of heat shock protein 90

Team assesses biological functions, diseases and therapeutic targets of heat shock protein 90

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationHSP90 chaperone undergoes dynamic cycling process: HSP90 transits between open and closed states to promote maturation of polypeptide

Team assesses biological functions, diseases and therapeutic targets of heat shock protein 90

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationHSP90 chaperone undergoes dynamic cycling process: HSP90 transits between open and closed states to promote maturation of polypeptide
Diabetes drug shows promise against Parkinson's in clinical study

Diabetes drug shows promise against Parkinson's in clinical study

by By Issam Ahmed and Lucie AubourgPeople play table tennis at the Ping Pong Parkinson initiative in Berlin on April 11, 2023, World Parkinson's Day -- the devastating disorder affects 10 million

Diabetes drug shows promise against Parkinson's in clinical study

by By Issam Ahmed and Lucie AubourgPeople play table tennis at the Ping Pong Parkinson initiative in Berlin on April 11, 2023, World Parkinson's Day -- the devastating disorder affects 10 million
Netflix's 'You Are What You Eat' uses a twin study. Why studying twins is so important for science

Netflix's 'You Are What You Eat' uses a twin study. Why studying twins is so important for science

by Nathan Kettlewell,The ConversationStill from "You Are What You Eat." Credit: NetflixA new Netflix documentary, "You Are What You Eat," showcases sets of identical twins as

Netflix's 'You Are What You Eat' uses a twin study. Why studying twins is so important for science

by Nathan Kettlewell,The ConversationStill from "You Are What You Eat." Credit: NetflixA new Netflix documentary, "You Are What You Eat," showcases sets of identical twins as
Multi-generational toxicant exposures show cumulative, inherited health effects

Multi-generational toxicant exposures show cumulative, inherited health effects

JANUARY 23, 2024byWashington State UniversityDMR identification. The number of DMRs found using different P-value cutoff thresholds. The All-Window column shows all DMRs. The Multiple Window col

Multi-generational toxicant exposures show cumulative, inherited health effects

JANUARY 23, 2024byWashington State UniversityDMR identification. The number of DMRs found using different P-value cutoff thresholds. The All-Window column shows all DMRs. The Multiple Window col