This Week in PLOS: Jul 10, 2017

Jul 10, 2017

In PLOS Genetics, researchers in Sweden, Germany, and Pakistan report on a role for an isoform of the claudin 10-coding gene CLDN10B in a rare genetic condition characterized by altered sweat glands, insufficient sweating, a lack of tears, poor heat tolerance, and related kidney damage.

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The Scan

Unexpected Close

GenomeWeb reports that Veritas Genetics is suspending its US operations.

Sweet Assembly

A Brazilian-led team of researchers reports it has generated a sugarcane genome assembly that encompasses more than 99 percent of its genome.

Oh, You're Aging Well

Certain plasma proteins could be used to gauge a person's age and whether they are aging well, according to HealthDay News.

Science Papers Describe MicroRNA Targeting Efficiency, Approach for Single-Cell High-Throughput Chemical Screens

In Science this week: approach to measure microRNA targeting efficiency, strategy to conduct high-throughput chemical screens at single-cell resolution, and more.

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