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August 7, 2007

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-	Seeing Transcription In Living Colour A closer look is taken at gene transcription in living organisms.
-	A Genetic Variant Enhances Emotional Memory A common variant of a neurotransmitter receptor gene is related to better emotional memory.
-	Virus-based screen for ion channel modulators A virus-based method that screens for chemical or genetically-encoded inhibitors of ion channels is described.
-	To Mend A Broken Heart A study reports that stem cells help the heart to regenerate after injury, but not during normal ageing.
-	Genetic Risk Factor For Multiple Sclerosis A variant in a gene encoding a key regulator of the immune system increases the risk of multiple sclerosis.
-	Gene Reduces Severity Of Lung Cancer A gene known to aid suppression of some tumours is shown to reduce the aggression of lung cancers along with the risk of metastasis.