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Magi

DNA methylation (herein, methylation) is an important, heritable, epigenetic modification that is known to influence gene expression, X-inactivation, and cellular differentiation in higher eukaryotes. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, such as MethylC-seq, make it feasible to investigate methylomes at the cytosine level and provide unparalleled insight into the role and function of ...

Magi-1c

The muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase (MuSK) forms part of a receptor complex, activated by nerve-derived agrin, that orchestrates the differentiation of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ). The molecular events linking MuSK activation with postsynaptic differentiation are not fully understood. In an attempt to identify partners and/or effectors of MuSK, cross-linking and immunopurification...

Till Axel och Knut

Norlund, F. 2018. Psychological distress in coronary heart disease. Risk indicators, treatment and cardiovascular prognosis. Digital Comprehensive Summaries of Uppsala Dissertations from the Faculty of Medicine 1412. 75 pp. Uppsala: Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis. ISBN 978-91-513-0192-1. The aims of this thesis were to: (1) explore factors associated with emotional distress; (2) investigate psy...

Epiphany or magi?

The season of the Nobel awards and the ensuing ceremonials is upon us. As the current laureates prepare to graciously stand in line before the crowned heads of Sweden and Norway, it’s an appropriate moment to reflect on what the prize has come to mean, and whether it still serves a useful purpose in today’s world. Although the Nobel Prizes are held in high esteem by the general public the world...

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