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- Molecular pathway through which common yeast becomes fungal pathogen determined
- Scientists map hotspots for genetic exchange in chimpanzees
- New compound discovered that rapidly kills liver cancer
| Molecular pathway through which common yeast becomes fungal pathogen determined Posted: 16 Mar 2012 08:26 AM PDT Scientists have found a molecular mechanism that plays a key role in the transition of Candida albicans yeast into disease-causing fungus -- one of the leading causes of hospital-acquired infection. The finding highlights the importance of heat in fungal growth, and provides a new target for drug therapies to counter Candida albicans infection. In an additional study, the researchers identified 224 new genetic interactors for central protein in Candida albicans.  |
| Scientists map hotspots for genetic exchange in chimpanzees Posted: 15 Mar 2012 11:54 AM PDT Scientists have constructed the world's first genetic map in chimpanzees of recombination -- the exchange of genetic material within a chromosome that makes us all unique. The study shows surprising differences compared to how the process occurs in the human genome.  |
| New compound discovered that rapidly kills liver cancer Posted: 14 Mar 2012 07:12 AM PDT Scientists have identified a new compound that rapidly kills hepatocellular carcinoma cells, the most common form of liver cancer and fifth most common cancer worldwide, while sparing healthy tissue.  |
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