Molecular Switch Helps Decide Cell Type In Early Embryo Developm...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Tue, 08/12/2008 - 02:15

Researchers have discovered a central molecular switch in fruit fly embryos that opens new avenues for studying the causes of birth defects and cancer in humans.

Scientists have determined the switch to be a main tuning mechanism for instructing cells whether to form sensory nerves or blood cells in different parts of the body.


 

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