A way with words: using genomics to dispel stuttering myths

Plus: Jumping genes put a target on cancerous cells, molecular biologist Michael Green dies at 69, and more

View in browser May 25, 2023 Advertisement   A Way with Words: Using Genomics to Dispel Stuttering Myths By Iris Kulbatski, PhD Filling in the gaps about the genetic risk factors of stuttering may help scientists shatter stigmas and discover new therapies.     Jumping Genes Put a Target on Cancerous Cells By Natalia Mesa, PhD Two studies find that tumor-specific antigens are often peptides that result from a splicing event between exons and transposable elements.   Advertisement   Molecular Biologist Michael Green Dies at 69 By Lisa Winter Beyond his achievements in academia, he also cofounded three pharmaceutical companies and filed 15 patents related to cancer therapeutics.   Fast-Acting Nonhormonal Male Birth Control Prevents Pregnancy in Mice Mutations in Autism-Linked Gene Cause Membrane Mischief Mucus-Eating Gut Bacteria May Promote Fever After Cancer Treatment   Advertisement Research Resources Journal Club: Immunology By The Scientist's Creative Services Team Scientists present the latest research on the immune response against SARS-CoV-2, the influence of COVID-19 on future vaccine responses, and drivers of T cell development.   eBook: Methylation Sequencing in Cancer Detection By The Scientist's Creative Services Team Technological advances in methylation sequencing, or methyl-seq, allow researchers to quickly characterize methylation patterns in specific regions of interest and identify potential biomarkers for cancer screening.     Words for Nerds: How Quickly Can You Guess Today's Word? Check out Words for Nerds, the science-themed wordle game where you can challenge yourself and share with your colleagues to see who comes out on top. There is a new word every day! #wordsfornerds   Thanks for reading! Our inbox is always open, so if you have thoughts or ideas about this newsletter or tips for our news team, we'd love to hear from you. Questions? Comments? News Tips? Was This Email Forwarded to You? Sign up here. Want More? We also offer curated newsletters that focus in on research areas, including Microbiology and Genetics & Genomics. Advertisement Follow The Scientist       Never miss an email from The Scientist. Click here to add The Scientist to your safe-sender list. The Scientist, 1000 N West Street, Suite 1200,  Wilmington, Delaware, United States, 19801   Toll-Free: (888) 781-0328 | Phone: (705) 528-6888 Email: privacy@the-scientist.com www.the-scientist.com You received this email because you are subscribed to The Scientist Daily from The Scientist. Click to Unsubscribe | View Privacy Policy Stop receiving email from The Scientist