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.
Actin and the ECM: Transmitting the motion.
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A new study reveals that proteins within focal adhesions are differentially coupled to F-actin motion.
Original research paper: Actin and the ECM: Transmitting the motion. Consortium Updates, http://www.cellmigration.org/resource/cmcnews.shtml#feb07a (February 2007)
Question of the Year.
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Nature Genetics asks prominent geneticists what would they do if it became possible to sequence the equivalent of a full human genome for only $1,000?
Original research paper: Question of the Year. Nature Genetics, http://www.nature.com/ng/qoty/index.html (February 2007)
Crunch time for multiple-gene tests.
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Sophisticated new genetic tests face an uncertain future - unless they can win clear-cut approval from regulators, insurers and, most importantly, doctors.
Original research paper: Crunch time for multiple-gene tests. Nature, http://www.nature.com/news/2007/070122/full/445354a.html (24 January 2007)
A better deal for postdocs and their mentors?.
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The Association of American Medical Colleges last month approved a document that, if it becomes more widely adopted, could revolutionize postdoctoral training.
Original research paper: A better deal for postdocs and their mentors?. Naturejobs, http://www.nature.com/news/2007/070122/full/nj7126-453a.html (24 January 2007)
Biotrin assay to monitor cervical cancer exposure rates.
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Screening for serotypes will aid the success of immunization programs against human papilloma virus.
Original research paper: Biotrin assay to monitor cervical cancer exposure rates. Nature Biotechnology, http://www.nature.com/news/2007/070101/full/nbt0107-6.html (5 January 2007)