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How cell identity is preserved when cells divide
MIT study suggests 3D folding of the genome is key to cells’ ability to store and pass on “memories” of…
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Mimics human tissue, fights bacteria: new biomaterial hits the sweet spot
A new lab-made substance mimics human tissue and could reduce or replace the use of animal-derived materials in biomedical research.…
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A team of researchers from Penn State College of Medicine found a new target for…