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Scientists Just Uncovered How the Brain Builds Itself

A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain disorder. Which genes guide embryonic stem cells as they transform into ...
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phys.org

Geometry shapes life: Embryo curvature acts as instruction manual for coordinated cell division

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Life begins with a single fertilized cell that gradually transforms into a multicellular organism. This process requires precise coordination; otherwise, the embryo could develop serious complicati...
Topics: cell & microbiology molecular & computational biology curvature embryo life shapes geometry science
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Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #673

Quote of the Week: “Einstein never accepted quantum mechanics because of this element of chance and uncertainty. He said: God does not play dice. It seems that Einstein was doubly wrong. The quantu...
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wired.com

Flu Is Relentless. Crispr Might Be Able to Shut It Down

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Innovative research into the gene-editing tool targets influenza’s ability to replicate—stopping it in its tracks.
Topics: science science / health genomics medicine technology flu crispr
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