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Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD

Articles by Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD

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Outsmarting Ovarian Cancer

An antenna-like cellular structure emerges from the surface of a human pancreatic islet cell. The surface of the cell is covered with small structures called microvilli.

The Shape of Cilia

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Genetic Imprints in the Brain

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Keeping an Eye on Brain Immunity

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Mapping the Neural Circuit of Social Avoidance

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Unveiling the Mysteries of Hibernation and Torpor

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Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way

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Infographic: Engineering Microbiomes with CRISPR

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How Mitochondria Stay Still in Neurons

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Infographic: Taking AAV screening to the next level

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Finding DNA Tags in AAV Stacks

A researcher looks at the screen of an imaging equipment. She sees a picture of a Western blot membrane.

The Mysterious Western Blot Message

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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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