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Genetic data help scientists close in on the immunological malfunctions underlying a mysterious pediatric disorder

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Tokyo, 29 July - A team of researchers at the RIKEN Plant Science Center and the Institute of Cancer Research has uncovered details of a protein complex governing innate immune response in plants and animals, with applications in the development of disease-resistant crops and treatment of human diseases.

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Summaries of newsworthy papers include: Potassium channel’s role in epilepsy; Finer tools for cell mechanics; A molecular switch for blood vessels in tumours; Short-lived pollutants; Single-molecule snapshot

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SAWAHLUNTO, INDONESIA, 17 July: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) through the School of Dental Sciences, USM, has once again taken the initiative to share its expertise in the area of treatment and surgery for cleft lips.

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Summaries of newsworthy papers include: New treatment for inborn error of metabolism; Atmosphere–biosphere feedbacks; Black carbon plumes; PEGging glycans; Determinants of cellular age

Read more of the article entitled 'Genetics of hypertriglyceridemia'