Limb Development Gene-Genetic Counseling-Skeletal Disorder-Promiscuous Yeast-Thrombocytopenia

Elusive platelet count and limb development gene discovered

Researchers have identified an elusive Gene responsible for Thrombocytopenia with Absent Radii (TAR), a rare inherited blood and skeletal disorder. As a result, this research is now being transformed into a medical test that allows prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling in affected families. read more..

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In vino veritas: Promiscuous yeast hook up in wine-making vats

Humans aren't the only species that like to get busy with a glass of bubbly. Turns out, the common baker's yeast has indulged in a frenzy of amorous frolicking in the fermentation vats of winemakers for hundreds, possibly thousands, of years, with interesting results. read more..

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