Consortium News
January 2010
Consortium January Update
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Holding on to the cytoskeleton: CBP-mediated Thy-1 anchorage.
Integrin activation: All we need is talin.Cancer genomes reveal risks of sun and smoke
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Genetic sequences of skin and small-cell lung cancer reveal hallmarks of their respective carcinogens: sun and smoke.
UK research funding proposal is 'irresponsible'
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More than 12,000 academics have signed a petition opposing a plan to assess the economic and social benefits of research when determining university funding in Britain.
Stem-cell induction made simpler
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A single genetic insertion — rather than the multiple gene insertions required in the past — is enough to re-programme mouse cells to a stem-cell-like state, enabling mice to be maintained in the lab generation after generation.
Hollywood gives biologists a helping hand
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Cell biologists are hopeful that computer programs used in animated movies could help them explain hypotheses, or even make new discoveries.