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A nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosomes.
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Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles (mitochondrion, singular) that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.
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Dr. Paul Liu is a senior investigator in NHGRI's Translational and Functional Genomics Branch.
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… gene CBFB - MYH11, Dr. Liu's group generated a knock-in mouse model, which demonstrated that CBFB - MYH11 blocks … mouse models. The zebrafish is a useful model for studying embryonic development and is easily amenable to large-scale … made novel findings regarding its role in hematopoietic stem cell production (Bresciani, Blood in press). Overall the …
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A fibroblast is the most common type of cell found in connective tissue.
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A Golgi body, also known as a Golgi apparatus, is a cell organelle that helps process and package proteins and lipid molecules, especially proteins destined to be exported from the cell.
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Meiosis is the formation of egg and sperm cells. In sexually reproducing organisms, body cells are diploid, meaning they contain two sets of chromosomes (one set from each parent).
… Meiosis is the formation of egg and sperm cells. In sexually reproducing organisms, body cells are diploid, meaning they contain two sets of … that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes (the sex cells, or egg and sperm). In humans, body (or somatic) cells …
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Metaphase is a stage during the process of cell division (mitosis or meiosis).
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Researchers have now identified three health conditions for which people with SCT are at increased risk.
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Proteins are an important class of molecules found in all living cells.
… are an important class of molecules found in all living cells. … in the body. They are critical to most of the work done by cells and are required for the structure, function and … are an important class of molecules found in all living cells. …
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… may have to stop taking it two to three months before the stem cell collection process for gene therapy. You may … These are the general steps:  You will first prepare for stem cell collection.  Two to three months later you will have your stem cells collected.  Your stem cells will take seven to 10 …