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'Genetic brakes' reveal how embryos shape their limbs

'Genetic brakes' reveal how embryos shape their limbs
Phys.org Tuesday 02 June 2026, 19:10 UTC 1 min read
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Canadian scientists have made a significant advance in understanding the mechanisms that enable embryos to properly form their limbs, thanks to new research led by Université de Montréal medical professor Marie Kmita at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM). In findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Kmita and her team highlight the crucial role of certain molecular systems that act as true "genetic brakes," ensuring that development proceeds...

Canadian scientists have made a significant advance in understanding the mechanisms that enable embryos to properly form their limbs, thanks to new research led by Université de Montréal medical professor Marie Kmita at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM). In findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Kmita and her team highlight the crucial role of certain molecular systems that act as true "genetic brakes," ensuring that development proceeds correctly.
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