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  • Part of the genetic risk for schizophrenia acts through the placenta

    Part of the genetic risk for schizophrenia acts through the placenta

    The study, which involved 28 researchers from 18 institutions across Europe and the United States, highlights the placenta as a key element in neuropsychiatric development. The research has demonstrated that specific epigenetic modifications in the placenta, particularly DNA methylation, can…

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  • The fine control of cell mechanics

    The fine control of cell mechanics

    Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This “barrier” tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called “junctions.” They ensure cell cohesion and regulate exchanges across the space between cells. Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in…

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