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Lessons from early embryo could increase the efficiency of cell reprogramming

Cell reprogramming provides an outstanding opportunity for the artificial generation of stem cells for regenerative medicine approaches in the clinic.

7 Jul 2020

New device can help test potential drug candidates for COVID-19

Scientists have created a human cell “membrane on a chip” that enables tracking of the interaction of drugs and infectious agents with the human cells.

6 Jul 2020

Organoids reveal inflammatory processes that play a role in infectious diseases

Research is employing mini-organs to model the digestive tract in the laboratory setting. These supposed organoids shed light on the inflammatory processes.

6 Jul 2020

Black raspberries may reduce skin inflammation associated with allergies, mouse study shows

Eating black raspberries might reduce inflammation associated with skin allergies, a new study indicates.

6 Jul 2020

Study shows how epigenetics contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases

The human immune system is expected to guard people against the invasion of external microbes, but at times, it possibly leads to autoimmune disorders.

From Osaka University 6 Jul 2020

Novel technology significantly improves the quality of stem cells

For years, stem cells have continued to have excellent potential in regenerative medicine.

6 Jul 2020

Study highlights the role of hematopoietic immune cells in gene regulation

More often, the human body is viewed as a “machine” containing specialized components: immune cells protect against pathogens, organs contribute physiological functions, and soft tissue and bones give structure.

6 Jul 2020

Study reveals the role of alpha-synuclein in Parkinson’s disease

In people affected by Parkinson’s, clusters of alpha-synuclein or α-synuclein, also referred to as the “Parkinson’s protein,” are detected in the brain.

6 Jul 2020

A promising tissue-engineered approach for cardiac regeneration

New research gives information in order to understand safety, efficacy and mechanisms of action of a new cardiac therapy.

3 Jul 2020

Plant tissue succulence engineering can be used to improve drought and salinity tolerance

After several years of experimentation, scientists have engineered thale cress, or Arabidopsis thaliana, to behave like a succulent, improving water-use efficiency, salinity tolerance and reducing the effects of drought.

3 Jul 2020

COVID-19 makes platelets 'hyperactive' and more prone to form deadly blood clots

Changes in blood platelets triggered by COVID-19 could contribute to the onset of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications in some patients who have the disease, according to University of Utah Health scientists.

2 Jul 2020

Flame sterilization of shake-flasks affects cell culture

Researchers commonly culture bacteria for many purposes, such as to screen pharmaceuticals and manufacture vaccines. In these cases, shake flasks have been commonly and generally used for over 90 years to cultivate microbes.

2 Jul 2020

Discovery of novel mechanism associated with cancer could lead to new therapies

Cancer cases have been rising over the years and according to the statistics, the number of people living with cancer will continue to increase.

2 Jul 2020

Researchers discover protein involved in protecting B cells

Whenever a germ gets into the human body, the immune system usually responds immediately to fight off the enemy attacker. One of our defense system's most important strategies involves B lymphocytes, also known as B cells, which produce antibodies that target and neutralize pathogens.

2 Jul 2020

Cell Biology

Lessons from early embryo could increase the efficiency of cell reprogramming

New device can help test potential drug candidates for COVID-19

Organoids reveal inflammatory processes that play a role in infectious diseases

Black raspberries may reduce skin inflammation associated with allergies, mouse study shows

Study shows how epigenetics contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases

Novel technology significantly improves the quality of stem cells

Study highlights the role of hematopoietic immune cells in gene regulation

Study reveals the role of alpha-synuclein in Parkinson’s disease

A promising tissue-engineered approach for cardiac regeneration

Plant tissue succulence engineering can be used to improve drought and salinity tolerance

COVID-19 makes platelets 'hyperactive' and more prone to form deadly blood clots

Flame sterilization of shake-flasks affects cell culture

Discovery of novel mechanism associated with cancer could lead to new therapies

Researchers discover protein involved in protecting B cells

Study shows how inflammatory changes in tumors cause drug resistance in blood vessels

Scientists develop CRISPR-assisted method to detect RNA-binding proteins in living cells

Long-term culture of human pancreatic slices as a model to study regeneration of beta cells

Researchers track how key brain receptor works

Study can help develop targeted drugs for cancer and other diseases

Researchers solve a controversial question in photosynthesis

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