The Nuclear Pore Complex
Researchers continue to unveil the structure and function of the gateway to the nucleus.
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Immunity in the Brain
Researchers document the diverse roles of immune cells in neuronal health and disease.
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The Human Virome
Diverse viruses can be found commingling with human and bacteria cells in and on people’s bodies. Scientists are just beginning to understand how these viruses help and when they can turn pathogenic.
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Lateral Gene Transfer in Drosophila
DNA transfer is a regular event among bacteria, and research over the past decade has shown that microbes can also shuttle their genetic material to multicellular hosts.
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Macrophages Respond to Liver Injury In mice, immune cells from the body cavity surrounding organs arrive at the site of damage to chew up the nuclei of dead cells. Read the full ...
