An Array of Goodies from the New York Times

Today's New York Times science section is a treasure trove for GTO readers. Here's an update on recent findings that may explain why BRCA1 mutations can lead to such aggressive breast cancer -- apparently the gene inactivates a key tumor suppressor gene. In other gene breakthroughs, this article covers work that offers a genetic explanation for how planaria worms can tell which part of themselves to regenerate after an injury. Last but not least, here's a profile of Shinya Yamanaka, the Kyoto-based researcher who recently demonstrated the ability to turn adult skin cells into seemingly pluripotent stem cells.