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Losing life’s variety: 2010 is the deadline set for reversing declines in biodiversity, but little has been accomplished
Hogan’s noise: A cosmologist suggests a novel way to uncover the nature of spacetime on the smallest scales

::	Genes & Cells

Top Stories | March 10

Gene linked to pain perception
A common genetic variant that appears to increase sensitivity could lead to the development of better medications.
Researchers distinguish two different types of blood stem cells
Working in mice, scientists find that red and white blood cells arise from different progenitors.
Boys and girls differ in genetic response to what mom eats
Expectant mothers’ diets may influence gene activity differently in the placentas that feed sons and daughters, a new mouse study reveals.
Inflaming dangers of a fat-laden meal
In overweight people, immune cells embedded in fat are sensitive to high levels of fat in the blood, triggering inflammation that can lead to heart disease and diabetes.
Possible prostate cancer culprit
Scientists identify a type of stem cell and a gene that play a role in the disease.

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Possible prostate cancer culprit

Scientists identify a type of stem cell and a gene that play a role in the disease.

Tumor tracking gets personal

A new method has the potential to use genome science to improve cancer care.

Decoding diversity in Bushmen

Decoding the genetic makeup of tribal leaders and Archbishop Desmond Tutu uncovers rich genetic diversity in southern Africans.

Sperm's pore propulsion

Scientists identify a key proton channel that helps explain the dash to fertilization.

Protein clumps like a prion, but proves crucial for long-term memory

Study in slugs hints that some molecular 'misbehavior' in neurons may help solidify learning.

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Skin cells transformed directly into neurons

Researchers making neurons bypass the need to revert cells to an embryonic state.

Sperm's pore propulsion

Scientists identify a key proton channel that helps explain the dash to fertilization.

Protein clumps like a prion, but proves crucial for long-term memory

Study in slugs hints that some molecular 'misbehavior' in neurons may help solidify learning.

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