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Function behind mysterious variants for gene linked to colon cancer identified
Genes get passed down from parents, determining traits such as eye color and height as well as risk for certain diseases.
Marshall University research links diet to hormone function, weight management
Health leaders say West Virginia consistently ranks high in obesity in comparison to other states in the nation, so ...
Study questions whether executive function assessments measure universal abilities or school-based skills
Executive function—top-down processes by which the human mind controls behavior, regulating thoughts and actions—have long ...
Structure meets function: Glycocalyx analyzed at molecular level for first time
The glycocalyx surrounds each cell in the human body like a coat. This complex sugar layer plays a key role in the ...
5 early signs of slow kidney function
Our kidneys operate as filters in our body, which eliminate blood waste, along with excess water and toxic substances from ...
Gain-of-function research is more than just tweaking risky viruses – it’s a routine and essential tool in all biology research
Gain-of-function experiments are ingrained in the scientific process. In many instances, the benefits that stem from gain-of-function experiments are not immediately clear. Only decades later does the ...