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epigenetic regulation

How a Tiny Protein Helps Shape Our Brains

January 4, 2026

POGZ, a protein linked to autism, plays a big role in brain development. It teams up with a group called PRC1. 6 to control how brain cells grow and specialize. Without POGZ, important brain genes don't turn on. This messes up signals that tell cells to become neurons. POGZ isn't just a lone wolf.

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How Cervical Cancer Cells Change Shape and What It Means

August 28, 2025

Cervical cancer cells can change their shape and behavior when treated with certain drugs. These drugs, known as HDAC inhibitors, mess with how the cell's nucleus looks and works. The nucleus is like the brain of the cell, and these drugs make it bigger and alter how stuff moves in and out of it. S

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How FH Deficiency Builds Tumor Vulnerabilities

November 26, 2024

Ever wondered how certain tumors become resistant to treatments? Well, let's dive into the fascinating world of FH deficiency and chromatin helicase CHD6. When a protein called FH is missing or not working right, it leads to a specific type of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). This kind of cancer doesn't