Nanofiber membranes transformed into 3D scaffolds
Researchers develop a new way to create 3D scaffolds for biomedical applicationsCredit: Jingwei Xie WASHINGTON, May 12, 2020 -- In ...
Tag: Cell Biology
Scientists show MRI predicts the efficacy of a stem cell therapy for brain injury
First 'biomarker' for regenerative medicine may help researchers identify the people most likely to benefit from stem cell treatmentCredit: Sanford ...
Department of Defense awards $10M to Sanford Burnham Prebys for broad-spectrum antivirals
Sumit Chanda will lead global collaboration to develop drugs that protect against multiple respiratory virusesCredit: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery ...
New dataset helps tomato growers reduce spread of bacterial canker
Credit: Shree Thapa Bacterial canker of tomato is a disease that can lead to significant losses in greenhouse and field ...
UCLA scientists create first roadmap of human skeletal muscle development
Findings could lead to better methods for creating muscle cells from stem cellsCredit: Broad Stem Cell Research Center An interdisciplinary ...
Who takes the temperature in our cells?
Baker's yeast cells provide information on how organisms could cope with global warming and other altered environmental factorsCredit: (c) TUD/BIOTEC ...
Temple finds link between blood vessel inflammation, malfunctioning cellular powerhouses
Credit: Temple University Health System (Philadelphia, PA) - The vast majority of cells in the human body contain tiny power ...
Men’s blood contains greater concentrations of enzyme that helps COVID-19 infect cells
Finding may explain why men with heart failure suffer more from the coronavirus than womenCredit: European Heart Journal Evidence from ...
Cancer research breakthrough as DNA behavior is uncovered in 3D models
Multidisciplined team lead the first ever epigenetic study in 3D model human cancer cellsCredit: Dr Manel Esteller Scientists have used ...
Immune system discovery paves way to lengthen organ transplant survival
Credit: Fadi Lakkis, University of Pittsburgh, data adapted from United States Renal Data System PITTSBURGH, May 8, 2020 - Chronic ...
Computer modeling reveals behavior of individual lipid molecules
Credit: Daria Sokol/MIPT Press Office Lipids are essential building blocks of cell membranes, which control the exchange of substances and ...
COVID-19 and the role of tissue engineering
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, May 7, 2020--Tissue engineering has a unique set of tools and ...
First simulation of a full-sized mitochondrial membrane
New algorithm links different scales, bringing simulated cell a step closerCredit: Marrink Lab, University of Groningen Scientists from the University ...
St. Jude awarded federal grant for Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation
Funding will help expand collaboration across engineering and physical sciences to expand tools for studying pediatric diseasesCredit: St. Jude St. ...
Lipid metabolism controls brain development
Credit: Daniel Gonzalez-Bohorquez, UZH Neural stem cells are not only responsible for early brain development - they remain active for ...
Molecule reduces multiple pathologies associated with Alzheimer’s disease
Credit: Photo courtesy College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- When tested in ...
Killing ‘sleeper cells’ may enhance breast cancer therapy
Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Australia The anti-cancer medicine venetoclax could improve the current therapy for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) ...
Study shows stem cells constitute alternative approach for treating corneal scarring
Credit: AlphaMed Press Durham, NC - Infection, inflammation, trauma, disease, contact lenses - all of these and more can lead ...
NEJM study shows drug saves lives of kids fighting deadly immune disease
HLH cranks up immune system as hyper-inflammation destroys the bodyCredit: Cincinnati Children's CINCINNATI - After 20 years of trying, modern ...
Scientists shed light on essential carbon-fixing machinery in bacteria
Credit: Jeffrey C. Cameron Scientists have been studying cyanobacteria and its many potential applications for decades, from cutting CO2 emissions ...
