Molecular Switch Helps Decide Cell Type In Early Embryo Development
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 01:28
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have discovered a central molecular switch in fruit fly embryos that opens new avenues for studying the causes of birth defects and cancer in humans. Scientists have determined the switch to be a main tuning mechanism for instructing cells whether to form sensory nerves or blood cells in different parts of the body.
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