Breakthrough in cell-type analysis offers new ways to study development and disease

Friday, November 14, 2008 - 12:28 in Biology & Nature

Like skilled assassins, many diseases seem to know exactly what types of cells to attack. While decimating one cadre of cells, diseases will inexplicably spare a seemingly identical group of neighbours. What makes cells vulnerable or not depends largely on the kinds and amounts of proteins they produce - their 'translational profile,' in the lingo of molecular biology...

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