cell biology
Rules Of The Neural Road
High-resolution confocal microscopy has shed light on ‘traffic control’ mechanisms in brain cells.
Stem Cell Transplantations Produce Mixed Results For Patients With STAT1 Mutation
Stem cell transplants were able to cure five patients with STAT1 mutations, but killed nine out of 15 subjects studied.
3D Artificial Skin Used To Treat Spina Bifida In Rats
Scientists have used artificial skin grafts grown from induced pluripotent stem cells to cover the developing spines of rat fetuses while still in the womb.
Removing Old Cells Could Prevent Arthritis
An experimental drug has been shown to prevent osteoarthritis in mice by selectively removing aged cells.
The Epigenetics Of Blood Vessel Formation
Scientists have found a group of transcription factors that is essential for blood vessel differentiation from stem cells.
How Healthy Cells Nip Cancer In The Bud
Healthy neighbors surrounding a pre-cancerous cell cause changes in its metabolism, ultimately forcing it out of the epithelial tissue.
Scientists Trace The Development Of New Immune Cell Type
In a comprehensive analysis of the complete dendritic cell lineage, researchers have identified a new type of immune cell that can be targeted for developing vaccines and immunotherapy.
The Molecular Mechanisms Of Thyroid Disease
Blocking VEGF-A or its receptor could help prevent the remodelling of the thyroid gland associated with thyroid disease, scientists say.
How Moderate Stress Could Prevent Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have identified a drug candidate that can prevent the death of dopaminergic neurons, a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease.
