Cytoplasm affects the number of vertebrae in carp-goldfish clones
Researchers found that the number of vertebrae in cloned carp-goldfish fish was determined by the goldfish's egg cytoplasm, not its genetic code. The study suggests a
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Wnt signalling protein Dishevelled acts in the nucleus, not just in the cytoplasm
A recent study by Sergei Sokol and colleagues reveals that the Wnt signalling protein Dishevelled (Dsh) has a critical role in the nucleus to respond to certain Wnt signals. In contrast, nuclear localisation is not required for its function in non-canonical signaling pathways.
Findings on cell communication may help fight three genetic diseases
A new study found that the secretory path's activity is closely tied to the nucleus' structure and functions, with disruptions impacting gene expression and cellular growth. This research may hold key to developing molecular therapies for these genetic diseases.
Pitt Neuroscientists Uncover Mechanism For Neuron Death, Counter Long-Held Assumptions About This Process
Researchers found that calcium influx into mitochondria triggers neuron death, while changes in cytoplasmic calcium have a more subtle effect on cell health. The study suggests designing drugs to target mitochondria could prevent or intervene in glutamate-induced neuronal damage.