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Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory identified key differences in gene regulation between tomato and Arabidopsis thaliana plants, which could explain challenges in crop engineering. This breakthrough, revealing how mutations affect plant growth and development, highlights the importance of understanding genetic regulation to enhance predictability and efficiency in agriculture. Credit: SciTechDaily.comPlant genomics has come a long way since Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) helped sequence the first plant…

New research reveals that stress promotes cancer metastasis by causing neutrophils to form structures that facilitate the disease’s spread. This finding highlights the importance of incorporating stress reduction into cancer treatment and suggests new avenues for preventing cancer metastasis through targeted therapies.Stress is an unavoidable aspect of life. However, excessive stress can have detrimental effects on our health. Prolonged stress elevates the risk of developing heart disease and experiencing strokes. It may…

New research reveals that our brains can adjust our perception of time to align with our needs, a discovery made through studying Alston’s singing mice. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA study on Alston’s singing mice demonstrates that the brain can adapt our perception of time, a finding with significant implications for understanding complex brain functions and potential applications in technology and education.Life has a challenging tempo. Sometimes, it moves faster or slower than we’d like. Nevertheless, we adapt. We pick up…

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, have discovered that T cells can be genetically modified to target and eliminate senescent cells, which contribute to aging and related diseases. Their findings in mice show that a single treatment with CAR T cells can lead to improved health outcomes, including reduced body weight and enhanced metabolism, with the potential for lifelong benefits.Scientists have discovered that CAR T cells, traditionally used in cancer treatment, can be engineered to fight aging by eliminating…

As a postdoc in CSHL Professor Douglas Fearon’s lab, Min Yao studied pancreatic cancer cells (above in red) to better understand how they interact with the immune system. Fearon noted that this basic research would not have been possible without the generous support of the Simons Foundation. Credit: Fearon lab/Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Recent findings at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) shine a new light on pancreatic cancer. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory researchers have uncovered that pancreatic cancer elicits…