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Splicing Fungal Genes Help Cells Change Shape

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All About Alternative Splicing

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Protein Changes in the Brain Could Explain How Neurodevelopment Goes Awry

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Mutated Cohesin Throws DNA Splicing out of Whack, Resulting in Cancer

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Infographic: How Splicing of Genes Can Affect Heart Health

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Alternative Splicing Provides a Broad Menu of Proteins for Cells

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A New Role for Yeast Introns: Helping Cells Cope Under Stress

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Sex Reversal Mystery Explained?

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Angela Brooks: Splicing Specialist

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Shortage of a Protein Linked to Autism in Mice

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Same Gene, Different Functions

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RNA Methylation Dynamics

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Week in Review: July 14–18

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Evolution by Splicing

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