Shifting Forms (IMAGE) University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Caption Signaling pathways can induce changes in splicing patterns so as to alter which protein is encoded by a given gene. Credit Kristen Lynch, PhD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.