Don't Take Off Running Just Yet, MU Fitness Expert Says

Running and Fitness Week is May 11-17, but running is not for everyone

May 8, 2008

Running is a popular way to lose weight and gain health benefits. It also is a vigorous exercise and isn't for everyone, according to a University of Missouri Extension state fitness specialist. Full story

Bread Mold May Hold Secret to Eliminating Disease-Causing Genes

MU scientist found mechanism that 'silences' unmatched genes during cellular reproduction

May 8, 2008

When most people discover mold on their bread, they immediately throw it out. Others see a world of possibilities in the tiny fungus. A University of Missouri scientist, along with a collaborative research team, has examined a new mechanism in the reproductive cycle of a certain species of mold. This mechanism protects the organism from genetic abnormalities by "silencing" unmatched genes during meiosis (sexual reproduction). The finding could have implications for higher organisms and may lead to precise "targeting" of unwanted genes, such as those from the HIV virus. Full story

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