Neurodegeneration: A case of arrested development?
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The pathogenesis of the neurodegenerative disease Spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1) in a mouse model is presented, which was prompted by noting an unexpected correlation between disease severity and timing of expression of the mutant protein Ataxin 1 during development. The results have indicated that both the Huntington protein and androgen protein are vital for neurons during development and derailing a transcription program during embryonic development might render adult neurons more susceptible to toxic insults.
Publication Name: Cell
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0092-8674
Year: 2006
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The curse of the Whitney: after six tumultuous months under a new director, Maxwell Anderson, and on the eve of its biggest show ever, the museum is grasping for purpose in an art world that has rendered its original mission obsolete
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The Whitney Museum of American Art is engaged in a struggle to define its new mission for millennium. The museum is know for its colorful history through its advocacy of modern art and support for living artists. The direction of the museum has shifted from aristocratic money influences to those of self-made millionaires, and controversial changes in its effort to enhance its collections and exhibits. The tenures of former museum art directors Tom Armstrong and David Ross are examined.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1999
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The marvellous mayor of Montevideo
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Vazquez's socialist ideas combined with some capitalistic projects have made him a popular and successful politician. Insulting remarks by Luis Lacalle, president of Uruguay have only made Vazquez more popular and Lacalle less popular.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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