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The fat layer in our skin has the ability to expand and shrink. Yet, the regulatory mechanisms for skin fat growth and shrinking are not well understood. In this Share Your Research Talk, Edriss Yousuf describes his thesis research on the regulation of skin fat. He discovered a non-immune function of regulatory T cells and showed that they can indu…
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The fat layer in our skin has the ability to expand and shrink. Yet, the regulatory mechanisms for skin fat growth and shrinking are not well understood. In this Share Your Research Talk, Edriss Yousuf describes his thesis research on the regulation of skin fat. He discovered a non-immune function of regulatory T cells and showed that they can indu…
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Modeling a Soil Microbiome: Julia Nepper
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Dirt is anything but dumb. Inside soil lives a community of microbes that play an important role in everything from the environment to agriculture. In this Share Your Research talk, Dr. Julia Nepper describes her postdoctoral research to model and understand the microbial community inside the rhizosphere, the soil adjacent to plant roots. Dr. Neppe…
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Modeling a Soil Microbiome: Julia Nepper
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Dirt is anything but dumb. Inside soil lives a community of microbes that play an important role in everything from the environment to agriculture. In this Share Your Research talk, Dr. Julia Nepper describes her postdoctoral research to model and understand the microbial community inside the rhizosphere, the soil adjacent to plant roots. Dr. Neppe…
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Negotiating the Transition from PhD to Postdoc Part 3: Naledi Saul
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In this session, you will learn how to thoughtfully choose your next job opportunity and successfully negotiate with both your current research advisor and prospective one. You will learn how to strategically apply your negotiation skills as you navigate the process of securing a job offer; deciding which job opportunity is a good fit; and transiti…
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Negotiating the Transition from PhD to Postdoc Part 3: Naledi Saul
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In this session, you will learn how to thoughtfully choose your next job opportunity and successfully negotiate with both your current research advisor and prospective one. You will learn how to strategically apply your negotiation skills as you navigate the process of securing a job offer; deciding which job opportunity is a good fit; and transiti…
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Deciding if a Postdoc Offer is Right for You Part 2: Naledi Saul
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In this session, you will learn how to thoughtfully choose your next job opportunity and successfully negotiate with both your current research advisor and prospective one. You will learn how to strategically apply your negotiation skills as you navigate the process of securing a job offer; deciding which job opportunity is a good fit; and transiti…
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Deciding if a Postdoc Offer is Right for You Part 2: Naledi Saul
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In this session, you will learn how to thoughtfully choose your next job opportunity and successfully negotiate with both your current research advisor and prospective one. You will learn how to strategically apply your negotiation skills as you navigate the process of securing a job offer; deciding which job opportunity is a good fit; and transiti…
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Negotiating a Postdoc Job Offer Part 1: Naledi Saul
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In this session, you will learn how to thoughtfully choose your next job opportunity and successfully negotiate with both your current research advisor and prospective one. You will learn how to strategically apply your negotiation skills as you navigate the process of securing a job offer; deciding which job opportunity is a good fit; and transiti…
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Negotiating a Postdoc Job Offer Part 1: Naledi Saul
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In this session, you will learn how to thoughtfully choose your next job opportunity and successfully negotiate with both your current research advisor and prospective one. You will learn how to strategically apply your negotiation skills as you navigate the process of securing a job offer; deciding which job opportunity is a good fit; and transiti…
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Preparing Your Postdoc Job Talk Part 2: Naledi Saul
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After receiving an invitation to interview from your prospective postdoc lab you need to develop an interview game plan. Your ultimate goal is to demonstrate why you are a good fit for the position. A postdoc interview usually includes meeting and talking with the principal investigator and members of your prospective lab. In this session, you will…
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Preparing Your Postdoc Job Talk Part 2: Naledi Saul
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After receiving an invitation to interview from your prospective postdoc lab you need to develop an interview game plan. Your ultimate goal is to demonstrate why you are a good fit for the position. A postdoc interview usually includes meeting and talking with the principal investigator and members of your prospective lab. In this session, you will…
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Preparing for the Postdoc Interview Part 1: Naledi Saul
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After receiving an invitation to interview from your prospective postdoc lab you need to develop an interview game plan. Your ultimate goal is to demonstrate why you are a good fit for the position. A postdoc interview usually includes meeting and talking with the principal investigator and members of your prospective lab. In this session, you will…
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Preparing for the Postdoc Interview Part 1: Naledi Saul
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After receiving an invitation to interview from your prospective postdoc lab you need to develop an interview game plan. Your ultimate goal is to demonstrate why you are a good fit for the position. A postdoc interview usually includes meeting and talking with the principal investigator and members of your prospective lab. In this session, you will…
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Designing your CV and Cover Letter for the Position that You Want Naledi Saul
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When you apply for postdocs and other types of jobs, you typically need to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter as part of your application package. This session will teach you strategies to assemble an effective application package geared towards getting the position that you want.Autor: iBiology
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Designing your CV and Cover Letter for the Position that You Want Naledi Saul
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When you apply for postdocs and other types of jobs, you typically need to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter as part of your application package. This session will teach you strategies to assemble an effective application package geared towards getting the position that you want.Autor: iBiology
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Scouting for Postdoc Positions Part 2: Rachel Care
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As you start thinking about doing a postdoc, there are a few key questions you need to consider. What type of position will allow you to build the profile needed to be competitive for your ideal career? What skills, knowledge, experiences, and type of environment will support your success and productivity? Knowing this will help you prioritize what…
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Scouting for Postdoc Positions Part 2: Rachel Care
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As you start thinking about doing a postdoc, there are a few key questions you need to consider. What type of position will allow you to build the profile needed to be competitive for your ideal career? What skills, knowledge, experiences, and type of environment will support your success and productivity? Knowing this will help you prioritize what…
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What to Look for a Postdoc Position: Part 1: Rachel Care
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As you start thinking about doing a postdoc, there are a few key questions you need to consider. What type of position will allow you to build the profile needed to be competitive for your ideal career? What skills, knowledge, experiences, and type of environment will support your success and productivity? Knowing this will help you prioritize what…
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What to Look for a Postdoc Position: Part 1: Rachel Care
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As you start thinking about doing a postdoc, there are a few key questions you need to consider. What type of position will allow you to build the profile needed to be competitive for your ideal career? What skills, knowledge, experiences, and type of environment will support your success and productivity? Knowing this will help you prioritize what…
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CRISPR, Climate Change, & Forest Health Panel: Part 3
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The third video is a recording of a panel discussion moderated by SCL producer Rosa Veguilla on February 3, 2022. In this conversation, we asked the speakers follow-up questions about whether we can and should use CRISPR in the natural forest to combat climate change, and if so, what that might look like.…
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CRISPR, Climate Change, & Forest Health Panel: Part 3
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The third video is a recording of a panel discussion moderated by SCL producer Rosa Veguilla on February 3, 2022. In this conversation, we asked the speakers follow-up questions about whether we can and should use CRISPR in the natural forest to combat climate change, and if so, what that might look like.…
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Corals: On the Brink: Bay and Phelan
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Coral reefs are truly magnificent ecosystems that support an abundance of marine life, and they are under threat. As climate change warms the oceans, corals become stressed by the heat and struggle to survive. Can modern genetic tools, like CRISPR-Cas9, help save them? Some scientists say it is our responsibility to make sure corals adapt to climat…
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Corals: On the Brink: Bay and Phelan
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Coral reefs are truly magnificent ecosystems that support an abundance of marine life, and they are under threat. As climate change warms the oceans, corals become stressed by the heat and struggle to survive. Can modern genetic tools, like CRISPR-Cas9, help save them? Some scientists say it is our responsibility to make sure corals adapt to climat…
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Hearing loss, caused by the death of hair cells in the inner ear, is the third most common public health issue in the United States. Currently, there are no therapeutic strategies to restore hearing. In her thesis research, Dr. Amrita A. Iyer investigated the possibility of regenerating functional hair cells by reprogramming non-hair cells of the m…
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Reprogramming in the Inner Ear: Amrita A. Lyer
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Hearing loss, caused by the death of hair cells in the inner ear, is the third most common public health issue in the United States. Currently, there are no therapeutic strategies to restore hearing. In her thesis research, Dr. Amrita A. Iyer investigated the possibility of regenerating functional hair cells by reprogramming non-hair cells of the m…
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Dr. Tshaka Cunningham received his PhD in molecular biology from Rockefeller University and completed postdoctoral training at the Institut Pasteur in Paris. He is the co-founder and CSO of Polaris Genomics, a precision behavioral health company. Dr. Cunningham is a leading advocate for diversity and representation in genomics and is Executive Dire…
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Finding Faith in Science: Tshaka Cunningham
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Dr. Tshaka Cunningham received his PhD in molecular biology from Rockefeller University and completed postdoctoral training at the Institut Pasteur in Paris. He is the co-founder and CSO of Polaris Genomics, a precision behavioral health company. Dr. Cunningham is a leading advocate for diversity and representation in genomics and is Executive Dire…
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This short film explores how Dr. Tshaka Cunningham, a molecular biologist and a Black man of faith, unites his personal and professional identities to advocate for community health through personal genomics. (Talk recorded in January 2018)Audience: General Public Student Researcher Educators Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad Educators of Adv…
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Tumors and the Immune System: Christina Cho
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The National Cancer Act was signed into law in 1971, declaring a “War on Cancer.” While cancer deaths have declined remarkably since then due to major advances in therapies, we are still far from eliminating cancer altogether. In her Share Your Research talk, Christina Cho discusses how we could make further progress in our fight against cancer by …
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Tumors and the Immune System: Christina Cho
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The National Cancer Act was signed into law in 1971, declaring a “War on Cancer.” While cancer deaths have declined remarkably since then due to major advances in therapies, we are still far from eliminating cancer altogether. In her Share Your Research talk, Christina Cho discusses how we could make further progress in our fight against cancer by …
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Temperature, parasites, and public health: Karena Nguyen
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More than 200 million people are infected with schistosomes, aquatic parasites that cycle between snails and humans, and cause the human disease schistosomiasis. Risk of contracting this disease is expected to rise in the coming years due to climate change, agricultural expansion, and population growth. In her Share Your Research Talk, Dr. Karena N…
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Temperature, parasites, and public health: Karena Nguyen
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More than 200 million people are infected with schistosomes, aquatic parasites that cycle between snails and humans, and cause the human disease schistosomiasis. Risk of contracting this disease is expected to rise in the coming years due to climate change, agricultural expansion, and population growth. In her Share Your Research Talk, Dr. Karena N…
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Injury Response in Intestinal Villi: Takahiro Ohara
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Intestinal villi are finger-like projections that line the small intestine, increasing surface area to help with absorption of nutrients. Injuries to the intestinal villi can cause a range of health problems, and can even be life-threatening. In this Share Your Research Talk, physician-scientist trainee Takahiro Ohara discusses his research on the …
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Injury Response in Intestinal Villi: Takahiro Ohara
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Intestinal villi are finger-like projections that line the small intestine, increasing surface area to help with absorption of nutrients. Injuries to the intestinal villi can cause a range of health problems, and can even be life-threatening. In this Share Your Research Talk, physician-scientist trainee Takahiro Ohara discusses his research on the …
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Chromosomes in inviable hybrids: Maiko Kitaoka
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When we think of what makes two species distinct, we often think of their ability (or inability) to produce viable offspring. But is there anything we can learn from inviable offspring? In this Share Your Research talk, Maiko Kitaoka discusses her work on closely related Xenopus frogs. She reveals how examining hybridization between these species a…
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Chromosomes in inviable hybrids: Maiko Kitaoka
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When we think of what makes two species distinct, we often think of their ability (or inability) to produce viable offspring. But is there anything we can learn from inviable offspring? In this Share Your Research talk, Maiko Kitaoka discusses her work on closely related Xenopus frogs. She reveals how examining hybridization between these species a…
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Soil Microbes and Plant Defenses: Mia Howard
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Unlike most animals, plants don’t have the option to run away when something is trying to eat them. Instead, they develop all kinds of chemical and structural defenses. But these defenses can be energetically costly, and plants’ ability to defend themselves can change over time and with the environment. In her Share Your Research Talk, Dr. Mia Howa…
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Soil Microbes and Plant Defenses: Mia Howard
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Unlike most animals, plants don’t have the option to run away when something is trying to eat them. Instead, they develop all kinds of chemical and structural defenses. But these defenses can be energetically costly, and plants’ ability to defend themselves can change over time and with the environment. In her Share Your Research Talk, Dr. Mia Howa…
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Drink up to improve brain health: Brandon Yates
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Exercise is like medicine for the mind and body, particularly in aging adults. Regular physical activity not only provides physiological benefits, it also reduces the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other declines in mental function associated with aging. In his Share Your Research Talk, Brandon Yates provides an overview how proper hydration du…
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Drink up to improve brain health: Brandon Yates
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Exercise is like medicine for the mind and body, particularly in aging adults. Regular physical activity not only provides physiological benefits, it also reduces the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other declines in mental function associated with aging. In his Share Your Research Talk, Brandon Yates provides an overview how proper hydration du…
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Saving The American Chestnut: A Case Study: Part 2
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Saving The American Chestnut: A Case Study, we explore more deeply the complicated question of using biotechnology to make forests more resistant to climate change. We look to the story of the American Chestnut as an example of how scientists are trying to bring a once-abundant tree back from near extinction through genetic engineering. We also con…
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Saving The American Chestnut: A Case Study: Part 2
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Saving The American Chestnut: A Case Study, we explore more deeply the complicated question of using biotechnology to make forests more resistant to climate change. We look to the story of the American Chestnut as an example of how scientists are trying to bring a once-abundant tree back from near extinction through genetic engineering. We also con…
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Mohamed El-Brolosy: Transcriptional Adaptation to Mutations
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Some people harbor deleterious mutations in disease-relevant genes, yet they are completely healthy. How are scientists trying to understand these so-called ‘genetic superheros’? In this Share Your Research talk, Dr. Mohamed El-Brolosy describes his thesis research in the model organism zebrafish. Dr. El-Brolosy found that genetic compensation to d…
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Mohamed El-Brolosy: Transcriptional Adaptation to Mutations
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Some people harbor deleterious mutations in disease-relevant genes, yet they are completely healthy. How are scientists trying to understand these so-called ‘genetic superheros’? In this Share Your Research talk, Dr. Mohamed El-Brolosy describes his thesis research in the model organism zebrafish. Dr. El-Brolosy found that genetic compensation to d…
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Decoding Brain Tumors with Extracellular Vesicles: Cumba García
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Solid tumors, such as those in the brain, can be deadly when they expand or spread to other parts of the body. Before they spread, tumors send out molecular messages within small membranous structures known as extracellular vesicles (EVs). The proteins and small non-coding RNAs inside EVs can help tumors evade the immune system and seed new sites o…
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Decoding Brain Tumors with Extracellular Vesicles: Cumba García
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Solid tumors, such as those in the brain, can be deadly when they expand or spread to other parts of the body. Before they spread, tumors send out molecular messages within small membranous structures known as extracellular vesicles (EVs). The proteins and small non-coding RNAs inside EVs can help tumors evade the immune system and seed new sites o…
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Maternal Literacy and Brain Development: Paige Greenwood
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In order to succeed in kindergarten and beyond, children must develop language skills within their home reading environment. This environment is often influenced by the reading ability of a child’s caregivers. In this Share Your Research talk, Dr. Paige Greenwood describes her doctoral research on the association between maternal reading ability an…
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Maternal Literacy and Brain Development: Paige Greenwood
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In order to succeed in kindergarten and beyond, children must develop language skills within their home reading environment. This environment is often influenced by the reading ability of a child’s caregivers. In this Share Your Research talk, Dr. Paige Greenwood describes her doctoral research on the association between maternal reading ability an…
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BRUCE protein and liver disease: Chrystelle Vilfranc
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Chronic liver diseases affect millions of people worldwide. By understanding how liver disease progresses, we may be able to identify new therapies that can protect the liver. Dr. Chrystelle Vilfranc studied the role of BRUCE, a protein that is known to be important in several cellular processes in our bodies, in liver disease. She found that the a…
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