Illustration of the synthetic DNA-binding inhibitor switching the transcription program inside the stem cells and coaxing them into a specific...
September 26, 2017September 26, 2017
Researchers overturn the theory of Parkinson’s disease
Inhibitory inputs from the basal ganglia inhibit thalamic neurons (upper). In low-dopamine states, like PD, rebound firing follows inhibition and...
September 26, 2017September 26, 2017
Sleep deprivation can rapidly reduce the symptoms of depression
A new study affirms the long observed phenomenon of sleep deprivation reducing symptoms of depression It may sound counter-intuitive,...
September 26, 2017September 26, 2017
‘Labyrinth’ Chip Could Help Monitor Aggressive Cancer Stem Cells
ANN ARBOR–Inspired by the Labyrinth of Greek mythology, a new chip etched with fluid channels sends blood samples through a...
September 26, 2017September 26, 2017
New regulator for liver regeneration
The liver (orange) is the body’s detoxification centre and can regenerate completely after injury. By performing large-scale proteomics analysis...
September 26, 2017September 26, 2017
Fresh blood for damaged tissues via alginate hydrogels
Ischemia is a serious medical condition in which the flow of blood and delivery of oxygen to tissues is...
September 26, 2017September 26, 2017
How the Internet of cells has biologists buzzing
Networks of nanotubes may allow cells to share everything from infections and cancer to dementia-linked proteins. Karine Gousset/Chiara Zurzolo/Pasteur Institute...
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Less physical therapy can be just as effective
New study results may help shorten queues to see the physiotherapist by reducing excessive treatment The queues for treatment with...
September 26, 2017September 26, 2017
Hormone Replacement Therapy Won’t Cause Early Death, Long-Term Study Finds
When it comes to hormone replacement therapy, there’s a dissent. Some would say outright it leads to early death, while some...
September 26, 2017September 26, 2017
Pancreatic islets study may spur diabetes treatment advances
Chunhua Dai, M.D., left, Alena Shostak and colleagues have succeeded in stimulating insulin-producing human beta cells to grow in living...