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2013 CVM News: Discovery of how organs form explains fatal birth defects and informs cancer research

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CVM-News_2013_Oct_23_Discovery.pdf (276.55 KB)
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2013 College of Veterinary Medicine News Archive
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Office of Marketing and Communications. Media Relations
Abstract

This news item is about: Symmetry in vertebrates only goes skin deep—many internal organs grow differently left to right. Cornell researchers have discovered a temporary molecular traffic system that starts embryo’s organs growing in the proper direction and without which devastating diseases and defects form.

Date Issued
2013-10-23
Publisher
Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Keywords
Cornell University. College of Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals.
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Kurpios, Natasza
Type
article

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