News
A collection of the very latest news items relevant to the cell migration community, selected from the CMC, news@nature.com and journals from the Nature family.
Migration genes in C. elegans revealed.
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A systematic RNA interference screen identifies 99 genes required for distal tip cell migration.
Original research paper: Migration genes in C. elegans revealed. Consortium Updates, http://www.cellmigration.org/cmg_update/2006/061201/Migration%20genes%20in%20C.%20elegans%20revealed (December)
Non-Toll-like innate immune proteins.
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This special focus examines the role of non-Toll-like innate immune proteins in immune homeostasis and the detection of pathogens.
Original research paper: Non-Toll-like innate immune proteins. Nature Immunology, http://www.nature.com/ni/focus/innateproteins/index.html (December)
HIV to be top health problem within 25 years.
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The World Health Organization predicts that AIDS will become the world's most burdensome disease by 2030.
Original research paper: HIV to be top health problem within 25 years. news@nature, http://www.nature.com/news/2006/061127/full/061127-3.html (28th November)
Ultrasound spots tumorous lumps.
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A new ultrasound technique could reduce the need for painful breast biopsies.
Original research paper: Ultrasound spots tumorous lumps. news@nature, http://www.nature.com/news/2006/061127/full/061127-2.html (27th November)
YouTube for test tubes.
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The newly launched Journal of Visualized Experiments, consists entirely of videos of scientists performing basic molecular-biology protocols.
Original research paper: YouTube for test tubes. news@nature, http://www.nature.com/news/2006/061120/full/061120-12.html (23th November)
Master cell could mend a broken heart.
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Researchers have uncovered a 'master' stem cell responsible for producing all the major tissues of the heart.
Original research paper: Master cell could mend a broken heart. news@nature, http://www.nature.com/news/2006/061120/full/061120-7.html (22th November)
