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Cells use 'noise' to make cell-fate decisions
03-23-2007 · UT Southwestern Medical CenterElectrical noise, like the crackle heard on AM radio when lightning strikes nearby, is a nuisance that wreaks havoc on electronic devices. But within cells, a similar kind of biochemical “noise” is beneficial, helping cells transform from one state to another, according to a new study led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher.
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