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Defining Boundaries with Notch
The boundary between dorsal (D) and ventral (V) cell populations is smooth in wild type wing primordia (upper panel) and wiggly upon ectopic expression of bantam miRNA (bottom panel).
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On wings, compartments and missing links
Hedgehog is present in the most posterior part of the wing primordium of Drosophila (blue)
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Genetic memory and cell proliferation contribute to organ formation
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The protein p53 controls the proportion of the organs
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p53: Tumour suppressor protein determines organ size
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Protein keeps adjacent tissues growing in synchrony
Flies with wings of different sizes but in proportion. © Milán Lab. IRB Barcelona.
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p53 determines organ size
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c-Myc and micro-RNA: interlinked in regulation
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Four aces and a wild card
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The foundation for epithelia
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Discovery of the control mechanisms of a protein that is altered in all kinds of cancer
Diagram of Myc regulation by miRNAs. (c) Lab M. Milán.
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New data on the regulation of a protein that is altered in all cancers
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Discovery of a key mechanism to epithelial stability
Laminin and Integrin localization in scarface mutant embryos.
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The protein Scarface establishes order in the Drosophila epithelium
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Researchers describe opposing functions of the Notch protein
A graphic showing the opposite functions of Notch receptor.
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Opposing functions of a key molecule in the development of organisms
Sketch by researcher Enrico Coen of the IEC courtyard where the Barcelona BioMed Conferences are held. © E. Coen
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Meeting Report: Shaping Embryos in Barcelona
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Deciphering the mysteries of living beings
Developmental phase of the Drosophila wing. Image ©: M Milán, IRB Barcelona
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Shape does matter
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Marco Milán recognized for early career excellence
Study in silico and in vivo of the biological process that induces the generation of the Drosophila wing.
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Study provides new data about the laws governing embryo development in organisms
Protein Hedgehog (hh -in blue) induces Mtv protein -in red-. Mtv together with other molecules repress Hh expression
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Scientists discover how a protein can repress its own expression
<i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> is a tool with great potential for research into human diseases
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A very valuable fly for research into disease