2013 CVM News: Discovery of how organs form explains fatal birth defects and informs cancer research
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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.
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2013-10-23
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Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine
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