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Sometimes, one research project is an unexpected spin off of another project. That's exactly what happened in the Yamashita lab, where researchers identified a novel mechanism that keeps the "selfish" gene Stellate in check. wi.mit.edu/news/one-lab... #ResearchThreads
October 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Sometimes, one research project is an unexpected spin off of another project. That's exactly what happened in the Yamashita lab, where researchers identified a novel mechanism that keeps the "selfish" gene Stellate in check. wi.mit.edu/news/one-lab... #ResearchThreads
PETracer is a new tool that can reveal a detailed history of tumor growth. By characterizing different populations of cells, researchers hope to develop therapies that target the most aggressive populations more effectively. wi.mit.edu/news/mapping...
September 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
PETracer is a new tool that can reveal a detailed history of tumor growth. By characterizing different populations of cells, researchers hope to develop therapies that target the most aggressive populations more effectively. wi.mit.edu/news/mapping...