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Infection with measles virus activates two different immune responses

Researchers from The University of Tokyo Institute of Industrial Science have found that infection with the measles virus activates not one but two different branches of the innate immune system.

15 Oct 2021

Mutant clones outcompete and eliminate early tumors, mouse study shows

Cells carrying mutations can out compete early tumors in the mouse esophagus, so they never make it into cancers, new research has shown.

15 Oct 2021

Virginia Tech scientists receive $1 million grant to predict the mechanics of living cells

With advances in deep learning, machines are now able to "predict" a variety of aspects about life, including the way people interact on online platforms or the way they behave in physical environments.

15 Oct 2021

Scientists show how skin T cells can damage other organs in stem cell transplant patients

More than 40,000 allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants are carried out worldwide every year, mostly for patients suffering from leukemia or other diseases of the hematopoietic system.

15 Oct 2021

Study identifies DNA mutations that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in liver disease patients

For the first time, DNA mutations in liver cells have been identified that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in patients with liver disease.

15 Oct 2021

Molecular atlas of small cell lung cancer reveals signatures of metastasis and immunosuppression

Imagine you're about to go on a cross-country trip, stopping at spots along the way to admire local attractions.

15 Oct 2021

Researchers detail novel mechanism on muscle regeneration

Muscle regeneration takes place through a complex mechanism that involves different steps and relies on stem cells.

15 Oct 2021

Researchers use photosynthetic microbes as an oxygen source for nerve cells

Each second, the nerve cells in the brain process numerous signals. And the energy needed to carry out these tasks is mostly generated by aerobic metabolism—the reason why the brain needs a constant supply of oxygen.

15 Oct 2021

Study identifies protein complex that confers neuroprotection against HSV-1 infection

Recent research by scientists from the University of Illinois demonstrates a process that halts the herpes simplex virus 1 from inducing severe brain damage and death.

15 Oct 2021

Eating mushrooms may benefit a person's mental health, study reveals

Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one's risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person's mental health.

From Penn State University 13 Oct 2021

Study explores the effects of epigenetic editing in various tumor settings

Recent research reports that the appropriate functioning of this mechanism is essential for tissue homeostasis and cell fate determination.

13 Oct 2021

Researchers develop a novel sensor to detect chemical changes in immune cells

Three chemists from the Indiana University Bloomington developed a novel sensor to identify chemical changes in immune cells at the time of the pathogen breakdown.

13 Oct 2021

Experts come up with a powerful tool for illustrating genome folding

The intricate folds and arrangements of protein and DNA bundles inside the microscopic boundaries of a single human cell instruct the fate of an individual

13 Oct 2021

Regulatory network impacting brain evolution found in “junk DNA,” says study

Human DNA has a close resemblance to that of the chimpanzee, which in evolutionary terms is the closest living relative of humans.

13 Oct 2021

Study details metabolic processes employed by SARS-CoV-2 to attack lung tissue

Scientists from the Karolinska Institutet discovered certain metabolic mechanisms that SARS-CoV-2 employs to attack lung tissue.

13 Oct 2021

AgTech NEXT 2021 to address the effects of climate change on food security

Climate changes are occurring in every region of the world according to the recent UN report. The developing world has been disproportionately impacted and the effects of a changing climate are creating greater food and water insecurity and economic instability.

12 Oct 2021

Oral diuretic pill may potentially be repurposed to treat Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

A commonly available oral diuretic pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may be a potential candidate for an Alzheimer's disease treatment for those who are at genetic risk, according to findings published in Nature Aging.

12 Oct 2021

New technology efficiently delivers immune checkpoint inhibitors for treating brain tumors

Multi-institutional researchers have succeeded in efficiently delivering an immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) into the mouse brain, confirming its high efficacy and specificity in treating orthotopically transplanted mice with glioblastoma (GBM). The research was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.

12 Oct 2021

Researchers unravel impacts of protein BRD4 on how DNA folds

Recent research enhances the understanding of certain cancers and complex congenital disorders.

8 Oct 2021

$Mesenchymal stem cells with enhanced fracture healing abilities identified$

Mesenchymal stem cells with enhanced fracture healing abilities identified

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are anticipated to harbor great potential in the area of regenerative medicine, which aims at restoring damaged tissues.

8 Oct 2021

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Latest Cell Biology News and Research

Infection with measles virus activates two different immune responses

Mutant clones outcompete and eliminate early tumors, mouse study shows

Virginia Tech scientists receive $1 million grant to predict the mechanics of living cells

Scientists show how skin T cells can damage other organs in stem cell transplant patients

Study identifies DNA mutations that impact metabolism and insulin sensitivity in liver disease patients

Molecular atlas of small cell lung cancer reveals signatures of metastasis and immunosuppression

Researchers detail novel mechanism on muscle regeneration

Researchers use photosynthetic microbes as an oxygen source for nerve cells

Study identifies protein complex that confers neuroprotection against HSV-1 infection

Eating mushrooms may benefit a person's mental health, study reveals

Study explores the effects of epigenetic editing in various tumor settings

Researchers develop a novel sensor to detect chemical changes in immune cells

Experts come up with a powerful tool for illustrating genome folding

Regulatory network impacting brain evolution found in “junk DNA,” says study

Study details metabolic processes employed by SARS-CoV-2 to attack lung tissue

AgTech NEXT 2021 to address the effects of climate change on food security

Oral diuretic pill may potentially be repurposed to treat Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

New technology efficiently delivers immune checkpoint inhibitors for treating brain tumors

Researchers unravel impacts of protein BRD4 on how DNA folds

Mesenchymal stem cells with enhanced fracture healing abilities identified

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