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A fluorescent imaginal disc from <em>Drosophila&nbsp;</em>larvae on a black background.
Cancers with an Exceptional Cause
Epigenetic control of gene expression can switch on genes that push cell division into overdrive independently of genetic faults.
Cancers with an Exceptional Cause
Cancers with an Exceptional Cause

Epigenetic control of gene expression can switch on genes that push cell division into overdrive independently of genetic faults.

Epigenetic control of gene expression can switch on genes that push cell division into overdrive independently of genetic faults.

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A multicolored section of a fruit fly brain
Tumors Disrupt the Blood-Brain Barrier at a Distance
Abby Olena, PhD | Sep 9, 2021 | 4 min read
Shoring up the tissues that separate neurons and other brain cells from the circulatory system in fruit flies and mice can prolong life in the presence of a tumor.
A close-up of a fruit fly head with antenna clearly visible in front of its red eyes
Bacterial Infections Disrupt Flies’ Sense of Smell
Abby Olena, PhD | Jul 21, 2021 | 4 min read
The temporary loss of olfaction stops the flies from eating any more of whatever it is that made them sick.
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