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Environmental Factor

Environmental Factor

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October 2020

Changes to epigenome driven by energy powerhouse of cells
Janine Santos Ph.D.

NIEHS study shows that disruptions to mitochondria can alter how genes are expressed, with long-lasting ramifications.
SARS-CoV-2 blocked by newly discovered nanobodies — from a llama
SARS-CoV-2 virus particles emerging from cells

Antibody fragments that blocked the novel coronavirus from entering human cells show promise for treating COVID-19, yet need more study.
Rodent tumors from cancer studies look like human tumors
Robert Sills, D.V.M, Ph.D.

Findings build confidence in the human relevance of data from animal models of cancer.
Extramural papers of the month /2020/10/papers/dert/index.htm Grantee Research
Intramural papers of the month /2020/10/papers/dir/index.htm In-House Research

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