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Wound-homing molecule found to accelerate tissue repair

Wound-homing molecule found to accelerate tissue repair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024byTampere UniversitySchematic diagram highlighting proposed mechanism of action of CAR peptide. Systemically administered CAR peptide associates with the HSPG SDC4, which is res

Wound-homing molecule found to accelerate tissue repair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024byTampere UniversitySchematic diagram highlighting proposed mechanism of action of CAR peptide. Systemically administered CAR peptide associates with the HSPG SDC4, which is res
New research uncovers biological drivers of heart disease risk

New research uncovers biological drivers of heart disease risk

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past 15 years, researchers have identified hundreds of regions in the human genome associated with heart attack risk. How

New research uncovers biological drivers of heart disease risk

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver the past 15 years, researchers have identified hundreds of regions in the human genome associated with heart attack risk. How
Study shows how genes in retina are regulated during development

Study shows how genes in retina are regulated during development

byNational Institutes of HealthThis image metaphorically captures the cell differentiation process during retinal organoid development. Loose yarn representing uncompacted DNA is wound by a croc

Study shows how genes in retina are regulated during development

byNational Institutes of HealthThis image metaphorically captures the cell differentiation process during retinal organoid development. Loose yarn representing uncompacted DNA is wound by a croc
Kidney patients' lives could be saved by international change to donor policies

Kidney patients' lives could be saved by international change to donor policies

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThousands of kidney disease patients' lives could be saved around the world each year if countries adopted the UK's rules on organ

Kidney patients' lives could be saved by international change to donor policies

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThousands of kidney disease patients' lives could be saved around the world each year if countries adopted the UK's rules on organ
Altering key ion channel found to protect against pancreatitis-associated acute lung injury

Altering key ion channel found to protect against pancreatitis-associated acute lung injury

JANUARY 11, 2024byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit:Function(2023). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqad061A group of Chinese researchers has conducted a mouse study to determine the role o

Altering key ion channel found to protect against pancreatitis-associated acute lung injury

JANUARY 11, 2024byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit:Function(2023). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqad061A group of Chinese researchers has conducted a mouse study to determine the role o
Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge

Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge
New insight into dying cells in Parkinson's disease

New insight into dying cells in Parkinson's disease

APRIL 25, 2023by Birgitte Svennevig, University of Southern DenmarkGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112180When a patient experiences the first symp

New insight into dying cells in Parkinson's disease

APRIL 25, 2023by Birgitte Svennevig, University of Southern DenmarkGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112180When a patient experiences the first symp
Researchers identify potential way to treat genetic epilepsy by replacing 'lost' enzyme

Researchers identify potential way to treat genetic epilepsy by replacing 'lost' enzyme

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found a new treatment target for CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), one of the most com

Researchers identify potential way to treat genetic epilepsy by replacing 'lost' enzyme

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found a new treatment target for CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), one of the most com
Chicken eggs could provide low-cost opportunities for cancer imaging research

Chicken eggs could provide low-cost opportunities for cancer imaging research

JANUARY 4, 2024byKing's College LondonComparison of in ovo and in vivo18F-FDG PET/CT imaging.aRepresentative in ovo18F-FDG PET/CT images 40–60 min p.i.. White arrows

Chicken eggs could provide low-cost opportunities for cancer imaging research

JANUARY 4, 2024byKing's College LondonComparison of in ovo and in vivo18F-FDG PET/CT imaging.aRepresentative in ovo18F-FDG PET/CT images 40–60 min p.i.. White arrows
Blood stem cells unlock clues for helping sepsis patients fight recurring infections

Blood stem cells unlock clues for helping sepsis patients fight recurring infections

Blood stem cells unlock clues for helping sepsis patients fight recurring infectionsby International Society for Stem Cell ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere sepsis from bacterial or vira

Blood stem cells unlock clues for helping sepsis patients fight recurring infections

Blood stem cells unlock clues for helping sepsis patients fight recurring infectionsby International Society for Stem Cell ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere sepsis from bacterial or vira
Researchers develop model to assess biology of human placental barrier

Researchers develop model to assess biology of human placental barrier

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPlacental organoids generated from human placental stem cells (left), a front view of the placental barrier model (center), and a side view of the barrier mo

Researchers develop model to assess biology of human placental barrier

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPlacental organoids generated from human placental stem cells (left), a front view of the placental barrier model (center), and a side view of the barrier mo