Tag: Cell Biology

TACC's Frontera supercomputer aids in building infection models of COVID-19 variantsCredit: Google Images All viruses mutate as they make copies ...

New anti-cancer therapy: Converting glioma cells into neurons

Credit: Jinan University Glioma is a fatal neurological disorder that has limited interventional treatment, despite extensive research over the past ...

Prolonged immune response may contribute to post-COVID-19 blood clots

COVID-19 survivors, particularly those with heart disease or diabetes, may have an increased risk of blood clots or strokes due ...

Containing the coronavirus effects on the nervous system

INRS research could prevent infection of nervous system cells by coronaviruses, such as the one responsible for COVID-19Credit: INRS A ...

Stem cell therapy shows promise against age-related muscle loss

Credit: Kim Ratliff, Augusta University As the name implies, induced pluripotent stem cells can become any type of cell in ...

Scientists reveal regenerative treatment path for diabetic foot ulcers

The approach also holds potential for repairing internal organs such as the heart, intestine and liver, which can become damaged ...

New genetic links found to rare eye disease

Gene mutations explain why patients with MacTel are unable to produce enough of an amino acid needed for eye healthCredit: ...

Variances in critical protein may guide fate of those infected with SARS CoV-2

Credit: Graphic by Shireen Dooling The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University Of the many perplexing questions surrounding SARS CoV-2, ...

Nanobiomaterial boosts neuronal growth in mice with spinal cord injuries

Credit: Liming Cheng, Rongrong Zhu, Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University Researchers from the Department of Orthopedics of ...

Fruit fly egg takes an active hand in its own growth, highlighting parallels to mammals

Credit: (c) Simons Foundation A cast of so-called 'nurse cells' surrounds and supports the growing fruit fly egg during development, ...

Direct reprogramming of oral epithelial cells into mesenchymal-like cells

Credit: ©?Scientific Reports Point Epithelial cell rests of Malassez derived from the periodontal ligament were transformed into progenitor stem-like cells ...

Antioxidant-primed stem cells show promise in repairing bone damaged by radiation

Credit: AlphaMed Press Durham, NC - The standard of treatment for bone tumors is often two-fold: surgery to remove the ...

Atomic techniques reveal the evolution of a bacterial protein

RedHill announces compassionate use treatment with opaganib of Swiss COVID-19 patients

RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) today announced that it has acted on a request to provide opaganib treatment on an ...

NYSCF advances toward a cell therapy for age-related macular degeneration

Credit: The NYSCF Research Institute The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) today announced that they are developing a stem ...

Researchers design a biological device capable of computing by printing cells on paper

This approach can make it possible to produce biosensors for applications such as the detection of mercury, cholera or the ...

Vape aerosol and gene expression in human lung tissue compared to cigarette sm

Scientific Digital Communications Editor Arran Frood details the latest research findings at Imperial Brands.Credit: Imperial Brands March 19, 2021, Bristol, ...

Three-dimensional imaging provides valuable insight to immune responses

A new imaging technique is shining a light on immune responses and setting the scene for enhancing immune memory to ...

New discoveries on deadly fungus – might be a key for treatment

Credit: Jan-Peter Kasper, University of Jena Aspergillus fumigatus kills as many people as malaria and tuberculosis, but is less known. ...

CU cancer researcher wins two awards to study drug-resistant cancer cells