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The role of the intestinal microbiota in host response to enteric pathogens
Many microorganisms reside in our bodies as part of normal living. For example, bacteria in the gastrointestinal…
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The role of the PI3K pathway in embryonic stem cell proliferation and differentiation
Embryonic stem (ES) cells have the ability to differentiate into any cell type, such as skin, muscle…
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The role of the Rap GTPases and Pyk2 Protein Tyrosine Kinase in cell migration
Chemokines are small proteins that direct the migration of immune cells into and within the body’s immune…
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The Role of the Rap1 GTPase in B Lymphocyte Migration and Adhesion
Sarah McLeod is examining the role of a protein, Rap 1 GTPase, in regulating essential cells in…
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The role of the Rap1 GTPase in mediating the inflammatory and anti-microbial functions of macrophages
Large, white blood cells (called macrophages) play a crucial role in protecting the body against harmful viruses,…
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The role of the spouse in pain and disease course among persons with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an incurable autoimmune disease that affects approximately one in 100 Canadians. It is…
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The role of the stem cell antigen, CD34, on mature murine mast cells
In earlier research supported by a MSFHR Masters Trainee Award, Erin Drew disproved theories that CD34, a…
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The role of the tumor suppressor ING in cell growth and death in a frog model system
Mary Wagner is interested in the fundamental mechanisms that govern a cell’s decision to divide, mature or…
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The role of toll-like receptors in autoimmunity in non-obese diabetic mice
More than 180 million people worldwide have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. People with this…
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The Role of Ubiquitin/Proteasome System in Heart Failure
Heart failure is a disorder in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently. Despite…
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The roles of apoptosis and IGF-I in tendinosis of the rotator cuff
Physical activities involving repetitive strain can injure tendons, causing chronic pain and disability. Contrary to previous thinking,…
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The roles of expectation and dopamine in the placebo effect in Parkinson's Disease
The placebo effect, when a patient’s beliefs or expectations can influence the course and outcome of disease,…
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