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August 2007
Bitter memories
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An inhibitor of protein kinase M zeta erases taste-association memories.
Original research paper: Science 317, 951-953 (2007)
The Itchy and Scratchy show
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Researchers identify a receptor that specifically signals itch sensation.
Original research paper: Nature 448, 700-703 (2007)
Smells like love
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Female mice with impaired pheromone sensation show male-typical sexual behaviors.
Original research paper: Nature
doi: 10.1038/nature06089 (2007)Killing the messenger
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The multiple sclerosis-induced production of
B-crystallin is neuroprotective, but is subject to autoimmune attack during disease progression.Original research paper: Nature 448, 474-479 (2007)
To SIRT, with love
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In a model of Parkinson's disease, sirtuin 2 inhibition reduces cell death.
Original research paper: Science 317, 516-519 (2007)