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Actin-based deformations of the nucleus control multiciliated ependymal cell differentiation

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This 2024 Hypothalamus GRC (Gordon Research Conference) preList offers an overview of cutting-edge research focused on the hypothalamus, a critical brain region involved in regulating homeostasis, behavior, and neuroendocrine functions. The studies included cover a range of topics, including neural circuits, molecular mechanisms, and the role of the hypothalamus in health and disease. This collection highlights some of the latest advances in understanding hypothalamic function, with potential implications for treating disorders such as obesity, stress, and metabolic diseases.

 



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This preList features preprints discussed during the Biology and Cilia Conference that took place in St Paul, Minnesota in May 2024.

 



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