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Inflammation Implicated In Diabetic Kidney Disease
A mouse model of diabetic nephropathy suggests that inflammation and immune responsiveness may determine whether diabetics suffer from kidney disease.
Fetal Gene Therapy Prevents Gaucher Disease
Using gene therapy on the brains of fetal mice and non-human primates, researchers have managed to prevent a fatal neurodegenerative condition known as Gaucher disease.
A Wholesome Environment For Gut Stem Cells
Scientists in Singapore have discovered a type of cell responsible for maintaining the stem cell niche in the gut.
Lipids Control Stem Cell Division In The Brain
Scientists have discovered that enzymes involved in membrane lipid synthesis regulate asymmetric division in neural stem cells.
Why Sugar Starvation Kills Some Cancer Cells
Starving cancer cells of sugar under conditions of elevated calcium can result in cancer cell death, scientists say.
The Big Eaters Behind Systemic Sclerosis
A team of researchers from Singapore and the UK used genomic analysis to reveal the role of macrophages in systemic sclerosis.
Aristolochic Acid In Traditional Chinese Medicine Linked To Cancer
A known mutagen associated with kidney and urinary tract cancers, aristolochic acid has now been linked to liver cancers as well.
Sniffing Out The Durian’s Genome
A team of cancer researchers in Singapore has sequenced the genome of the 'king of fruits,' uncovering the genetic basis of the durian’s pungent odor.
Blocking The Zika Virus’ Escape Route
Scientists in Singapore and Switzerland have developed an antibody that neutralizes multiple strains of Zika virus.
