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Basic Science: Research & Knowledge Base

Basic science is the study of the fundamental processes of life. Examples of basic science research questions include investigating how genes are regulated in different tissues; how our cells normally grow and divide; or how the immune system detects potential pathogens .To learn more about basic science and why it is important for drug development, click on the links below.

• NIGMS: The New Genetics
• Genetic Alliance: WikiGenetics

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• NCI OBBR: Overview of caBIG Tools
• NCI OBBR: caBIG Life Sciences Distribution Tools
• NCI OBBR: caBIG Tools