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Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD

Articles by Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD

Two cells on a purple background. Two mechanisms of gene silencing are shown in the cell on the left, while a double-strand break in a DNA region is shown in the cell on the right.

What’s the Difference Between Gene Knockdown and Gene Knockout?

The image shows a dorsal view of a whole mount embryonic chick mandible (lower jaw).

Unveiling the Secrets of Head and Face Formation  

A scientist in a laboratory looks surprised. She holds a tube in one hand. 

A Miscalculated Step

Neurons in culture

Lighting Up the Neuronal Cytoskeleton

Illustration of a human brain shaped puzzle on a pink background. An electroencephalogram recording is depicted on top of the brain. 

How the Brain Selects What Experiences to Keep

Pieces of cheddar cheese.

How Microbes Craft Cheese Flavors

<em>T</em><em >rypanosoma brucei</em> parasites.

A Voyage of Curiosity and Vision

A chromosome is gradually unwinding until the DNA double helix is visible. Proteins interact with parts of the DNA. Antibodies are attached to these protein-DNA interacting regions.

The Evolution of Chromatin Immunoprecipitation: A Revolution in DNA-Protein Interaction Studies

A baby cries

Why are Tears Important?

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Mining Antimicrobials in the Nose

Green bacteria on a blue background.

Mutations Wire Salmonella to Last

The heart sections on the left present defects while the hearts on the right do not show defects.&nbsp;

Genetic Signatures of a Defective Heart

Illustration of a developing fetus surrounded by a clear fluid with a subtle yellow tinge, representing amniotic fluid.
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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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