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Insight

Insight is the understanding of a specific cause and effect in a specific context. Insight can be used with several related meanings:

An insight that manifests itself suddenly, such as understanding how to solve a difficult problem, is sometimes called by the German word Aha-Erlebnis. The term was coined by the German psychologist and theoretical linguist Karl Bühler. It is also known as an epiphany.

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Rare genetic disorder provides clues to development of the pancreas

A rare genetic disorder has given researchers at the University of Exeter a surprising insight into how the pancreas develops. The finding provides a clue to how it may be possible to 'programme' stem cells – master ...

Genetics created Dec 11, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Genetic clue to common birth defects found

Scientists at King's College London have, for the first time, uncovered a gene responsible for Adams-Oliver Syndrome (AOS), a condition which can cause birth defects of the heart, limbs, or blood vessels.

Genetics created May 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers discover new target for vaccine development in abundant immune cells

White blood cells called neutrophils, which are the first line of defense against infection, play an unexpected role by boosting antibody production, according to research led by Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The findings ...

Immunology created Jul 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast