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Novel genetic screens provide panoramic views of cellular systems

A team of researchers at Harvard Medical School used RNAi to systematically knockdown pairs of genes in fruit fly cells, revealing interactions between genes and accelerating the pace of discovery in systems biology. This approach overcomes limitations of traditional single-gene knockout studies by capturing redundant gene functions.

Insight into JAK/STAT

The JAK/STAT signaling pathway is a crucial regulator of cell growth and survival in various organisms. Research at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying this pathway.