cell biology
How Nerves Send An SOS Signal
A signal that normally triggers cell death has a different meaning in the context of nerve repair, scientists say.
Improving The Success Of Cloning Animals
Scientists have used epigenetic modifications to increase the success rate of cloning mice.
Dietary Fat, Not Sugar Or Protein, Causes Weight Gain
A large-scale dietary trial in mice shows that fat, not protein or carbohydrate, was responsible for causing obesity.
An Electrifying Development For Cancer Treatment
Scientists in Japan have optimized pulsed electric fields to disrupt calcium metabolism in cancer cells.
AI Lends A Hand In Cell Sorting
A team of scientists in Japan has developed an AI-assisted tool capable of accurately sorting more than 10,000 cells per second.
Why A Pair Of Genes Is Just Right For Cells
Haploid and tetraploid cells under- or over-produce centrosomes and microtubules respectively, leading to instability during cell division.
Taurine Required To Keep Sperm In Tip-Top Shape
A lack of taurine changes the shape of sperm, impairing their motility and resulting in infertility.
Why Obesity Can Lead To Cancer
Inflammation associated with obesity impairs the body’s defense against cancer, suggesting that anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin could help prevent cancer.
A Secret Handshake Determines B-Cell Fate
The strength of the interaction between B-cells and T follicular helper cells decides whether the B-cells become antibody-producing plasma cells, researchers say.
