news archive genetic news - August 6, 2007

August 6, 2007

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-	Defining the Active Site of Bax Scientists delineate a three-helix domain sufficient for Bax induction of apoptosis
-	MicroRNA Conflict Resolution: Experimental Recapitulation of miRNA-Mediated Repression Scientists have created a cell-free system that sheds new light on the mechanism of action of miRNAs.
-	Gene copy number promotes human-specific attributes Genomics study provides insight into the evolution of unique human traits, including endurance running