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CNIC scientists reveal fundamental role of hypoxia response in correct formation of the heart

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III have demonstrated the fundamental role of the hypoxia response in the correct formation of the heart ventricles.

19 Dec 2016

Researchers discover powerful immune cell in the brain that may play key role in neurological diseases

A rare and powerful type of immune cell has been discovered in the meninges around the brain, suggesting the cells may play a critical but previously unappreciated role in battling Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis, meningitis and other neurological diseases, in addition to supporting our healthy mental functioning.

19 Dec 2016

Novel approach can regenerate dental pulp-like tissues in animal model

When a tooth is damaged, either by severe decay or trauma, the living tissues that comprise the sensitive inner dental pulp become exposed and vulnerable to harmful bacteria.

19 Dec 2016

TUM researchers discover vital mechanism in the body's defenses against fungal infections

Fungal infections are a serious health risk. They can be harmful especially to patients whose immune system is compromised through illness or chemotherapy.

19 Dec 2016

Replacing missing gut bacteria could help treat children with rare autoimmune disease

Defects in the body's regulatory T cells (T reg cells) cause inflammation and autoimmune disease by altering the type of bacteria living in the gut, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have discovered.

19 Dec 2016

How to stay safe in the sun

When choosing a sunscreen, you must first consider what you will be doing when wearing it, for example if you're running, the sunscreen you choose must be able to withstand sweating.

19 Dec 2016

Sirt1 plays key role in regenerating glial progenitor cells after hypoxia-induced brain injury in preemies

Developing brains in newborns have a sizable pool of a certain type of immature progenitor cell that can be expanded and induced to replace cells lost to brain injury.

19 Dec 2016

Scientists identify novel protein pathway across cancer types that fuels tumor progression

Scientists at The Wistar Institute have identified a novel protein pathway across several types of cancer that controls how tumor cells acquire the energy necessary for movement, invasion and metastasis.

19 Dec 2016

ESMO Asia 2016: Three studies present first data on rare sarcomas in Asian patients

The first data on rare sarcomas in Asian patients is presented in three studies today at the ESMO Asia 2016 Congress in Singapore.

17 Dec 2016

Research finds link between p53 pathway and ribosome biogenesis, nucleotide metabolism in DBA

Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA) is a condition that is characterized by a failure of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells, congenital abnormalities, and a predisposition to cancer.

17 Dec 2016

NIH-funded scientists work with three ‘omes’ to understand human health

Have you ever collected coins, cards, toy trains, stuffed animals? Did you feel the need to complete the set? If so, then you may be a completist. A completist will go to great lengths to acquire a complete set of something.

17 Dec 2016

Johns Hopkins scientists create bioinformatics tool to evaluate cancer driver gene prediction methods

In their search for new ways to treat cancer, many scientists are using a high-tech process called genome sequencing to hunt for genetic mutations that encourage tumor cells to thrive.

17 Dec 2016

Scientists discover mechanism that hijacks immune system's response to tuberculosis

Scientists have discovered the mechanism that hijacks the immune system's response to tuberculosis, revealing an important new drug target for the disease that kills more than 1 million people each year.

17 Dec 2016

Study provides new insights into fundamental characteristics of dendritic cells

Dendritic cells represent an important component of the immune system: they recognize and engulf invaders, which subsequently triggers a pathogen-specific immune response.

17 Dec 2016

First-in-human study of cell bandage for common sporting knee injury shows promising results

A 'living bandage' made from stem cells, which could revolutionise the treatment and prognosis of a common sporting knee injury, has been trialled in humans for the first time by scientists at the Universities of Liverpool and Bristol.

17 Dec 2016

Penn researchers pinpoint some effective HIV drugs in causing neuronal damage

Antiretroviral drugs have been life-changing therapies for HIV patients, but they can have significant side effects.

16 Dec 2016

New graphene-based method may help visualize electrical signaling networks in heart and brain cells

Scientists have enlisted the exotic properties of graphene, a one-atom-thick layer of carbon, to function like the film of an incredibly sensitive camera system in visually mapping tiny electric fields in a liquid.

16 Dec 2016

Retinoblastoma protein plays larger role in tumor suppression, study finds

The Retinoblastoma protein (pRB) has long been studied for its role in cell growth and the prevention of cancer.

16 Dec 2016

Researchers find new insights into silencing of X-chromosomes in human embryos

Researchers have discovered new insights into how one of the two X-chromosomes is silenced during the development of female human embryos and also in lab-grown stem cells.

16 Dec 2016

Study suggests revolutionary way to make cancer cells more susceptible to existing chemotherapies

The same signal that drives aggressive growth in a deadly cancer cell type also triggers coping mechanisms that make it "notoriously" hard to kill, according to a study published online December 15 in Cell. When stressed, this cell type - far more than most cancer cells - encases its genetic messages in protein globs called "stress granules" that lessen the effect of chemotherapies.

16 Dec 2016

Cell News and Research

CNIC scientists reveal fundamental role of hypoxia response in correct formation of the heart

Researchers discover powerful immune cell in the brain that may play key role in neurological diseases

Novel approach can regenerate dental pulp-like tissues in animal model

TUM researchers discover vital mechanism in the body's defenses against fungal infections

Replacing missing gut bacteria could help treat children with rare autoimmune disease

How to stay safe in the sun

Sirt1 plays key role in regenerating glial progenitor cells after hypoxia-induced brain injury in preemies

Scientists identify novel protein pathway across cancer types that fuels tumor progression

ESMO Asia 2016: Three studies present first data on rare sarcomas in Asian patients

Research finds link between p53 pathway and ribosome biogenesis, nucleotide metabolism in DBA

NIH-funded scientists work with three ‘omes’ to understand human health

Johns Hopkins scientists create bioinformatics tool to evaluate cancer driver gene prediction methods

Scientists discover mechanism that hijacks immune system's response to tuberculosis

Study provides new insights into fundamental characteristics of dendritic cells

First-in-human study of cell bandage for common sporting knee injury shows promising results

Penn researchers pinpoint some effective HIV drugs in causing neuronal damage

New graphene-based method may help visualize electrical signaling networks in heart and brain cells

Retinoblastoma protein plays larger role in tumor suppression, study finds

Researchers find new insights into silencing of X-chromosomes in human embryos

Study suggests revolutionary way to make cancer cells more susceptible to existing chemotherapies

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