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Reducing Oncogenic Behavior of MLL Fusion Proteins by Inhibiting Combinations of Genes Necessary for Leukemia Proliferation

About the Scholar: Shreya Kashap is from the United States, where she attends Monta Vista High School. The Research: Mixed lineage leukemia is an acute blood cancer that forms when two chromosome pieces combine to form a mutated gene. With its rapid effects and poor prognosis, MLL is difficult to treat using existing chemotherapy drugs. […]

Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS): the “Liking” Reaction and Behavioral Implications

About the Scholar: Liuxi Sun grew up in the United States and currently attends Phillips Exeter Academy. The Research: For decades, Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS) has been described as the genetic basis for numerous disorders that are described as both impulsive and compulsive, including alcoholism, drug abuse and attention deficit disorder. However little research has […]
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