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Deficiency in p53 anti-tumor protein delays DNA repair after radiation

Researchers have found that a deficiency in an important anti-tumor protein, p53, can slow or delay DNA repair after radiation treatment. They suggest that this is because p53 regulates the expression of two enzymes (JMJD2b and SUV39H1) that control the folding of DNA.

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My 3 Cents 0n Cancer: Jack Andraka at TEDxSanJoseCAWomen

Jack is a fifteen year old freshman in high school. He developed a paper sensor that could detect pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer in five minutes for as little as 3 cents. He conducted his research at John Hopkins University. This research could change the face of cancer and promote early detection. He has been selected as the Intel 2012 ISEF winner and has won awards at multiple national and international math competitions. Jack is on the national junior whitewater kayaking team and enjoys playing with his dog and folding origami. In thespirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

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Powerful sequencing technology decodes DNA folding pattern

Using a powerful DNA sequencing methodology, researchers have now investigated the three-dimensional structure of DNA folds in the nucleus of a chromosome. The findings provide scientists with a greater understanding about the basic principles of DNA folding and its role in gene regulation.

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Gamers create scientific ‘recipes’

… that we developed in my research group over a period of years … the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . More than a game Protein-folding isn … Advanced Research Projects Agency, the National Science Foundation, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute …

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The air adventures of a veteran newsman

… 31 days and used a folding bicycle for ground transportation. After surviving prostrate and colon cancer, Crim wasn’t going to let age or health stop him from pursuing his dream. …

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Cranes spread wings for breast cancer hope

IT’S said that folding a thousand origami paper cranes will make a wish come true, according to Japanese tradition.

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Darcy Blasic: Story inspires pupil to break into the fold

… is painstakingly folding 1000 paper cranes in the hope of raising $1000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. Darcy is hoping to receive donations of $1 for each crane. The cranes …

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Funds raised from paper-folding feat to aid Japanese disaster victims

… girl Sadako Sasaki who suffered from radiation poisoning from the Hiroshima bombing and developed leukemia. She sought to recover from her illness by folding 1,000 origami cranes but died …

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Paper cranes will carry cash, well wishes to Japan

… began folding cranes to grant her wish to live once she was diagnosed with leukemia, an after-effect of the atomic bomb. Furukawa said her Japanese classes read a book …

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Cranes for cancer patients

Chad Fisher and cousin Max Schnitzer, both 12, are folding 1,000 origami paper cranes to donate to a cancer treatment center at St.

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