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Dougan Research Team Explores Function of Cancer-causing Gene

Developmental biologists at the University of Georgia are discovering new roles for a specific gene known as Max's Giant Associated protein, or MGA. A little studied protein, MGA appears to control a number of developmental processes, and also may be connected to cancer development. The researchers have detailed their findings in a paper published recently in the journal Developmental Cell. "The same genes that are involved in building a person…
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Dr. Roberto Docampo Receives ROOTS Prize

Professor Roberto Docampo has been awarded Argentina’s RAICES [ROOTS] Prize, an award established to recognize Argentinian born scientists working abroad who have promoted ties that strengthen science and technology initiatives in Argentina. Docampo was recognized for his dedication to training Argentine fellows and for welcoming Argentine collaborators to his lab over the years. Docampo has received several Fogarty International Collaboration…
Tags: Cells and Disease


Researchers Identify Potential Impulsive Eating Trigger

An article posted on Yahoo!News on March 5, 2013 by Vonda J. Sines describes research on impulsive eating being performed by Dr. Ping Shen.  Dr. Shen's research was also featured in the March 1, 2013 issue of The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Chronicles in an article by Alan Flurry that can be found at The Franklin Chronicles.
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