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Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, in many tissues they serve as a sort of internal repair system, dividing essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential either to remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.

$6 million grant to fund research investigating the role of immune system in heart failure

A new grant for researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis will fund research investigating the role of the immune system in heart failure. Finding ways to harness beneficial immune cells could lead to new therapies that encourage the heart to heal after injuries.

2 May 2022

Study uses brain organoids to reveal how autism-linked genetic mutation disrupts neural development

In a study published May 02, 2022 in Nature Communications, scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine used human brain organoids to reveal how a genetic mutation associated with a profound form of autism disrupts neural development.

2 May 2022

Elevated BMI may exacerbate abnormalities associated with aging sperm cells

Single-cell analysis of autopsied human testes suggests that abnormalities associated with aging sperm cells might be exacerbated by elevated body mass index (BMI).

2 May 2022

Epigenetic abnormalities in hematopoietic cells during fetal development cause idiopathic autism

An international research group led by Professor Toru Takumi (Senior Visiting Scientist, RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research) and Researcher Chia-wen Lin at Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine has shown that idiopathic autism is caused by epigenetic abnormalities in hematopoietic cells during fetal development, which results in immune dysregulation in the brain and gut.

2 May 2022

Study illustrates how a protein complex controls genome organization to maintain lineage fidelity

Understanding the molecular mechanisms that specify and maintain the identities of more than 200 cell types of the human body is arguably one of the most fundamental problems in molecular and cellular biology, with critical implications for the treatment of human diseases. Central to the cell fate decision process are stem cells residing within each tissue of the body.

29 Apr 2022

New insights into how NANOG protein facilitates the activation of human cell pluripotency

There are cells in the body known as pluripotent stem cells that are yet to specialize in a particular biological function.

28 Apr 2022

Sleep deprivation negatively affects the stem cells in the cornea

Sleep deprivation, which means getting too little high-quality sleep, is a serious health problem. More than one-third of people in the USA report getting less than the recommended minimum of seven hours sleep per night.

28 Apr 2022

Researchers create 3D in vitro model that reveals the origins of human spine

The spinal column is the central supporting structure of the skeleton in all vertebrates. Not only does it provide a place for muscles to attach, it also protects the spinal cord and nerve roots. Defects in its development are known to cause rare hereditary diseases.

28 Apr 2022

Sen. Orrin Hatch’s legacy tracks the GOP’s evolution on health

When it comes to health policy, former Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch, who died April 23 at age 88, leaves a complex legacy of major legislative achievements, changing positions, compromises, and fierce opposition.

28 Apr 2022

Novel plug-and-play multi-organ chip can be customized to the patient

Engineered tissues have become a critical component for modeling diseases and testing the efficacy and safety of drugs in a human context.

27 Apr 2022

Misexpression of non-cardiac genes may lead to congenital heart disease

Inside embryonic cells, specific proteins control the rate at which genetic information is transcribed from DNA to messenger RNA – a crucial regulatory step before proteins are created. Then, organs develop and hopefully function properly.

27 Apr 2022

Penn scientists discover how one inflammatory disorder increases susceptibility to another

The immune system remembers. Often this memory, primed by past encounters with threats like bacteria or viruses, is an asset. But when that memory is sparked by internal drivers, like chronic inflammation, it can prove detrimental, perpetuating a misguided immune response.

27 Apr 2022

“Keto” molecule could someday become a part of colorectal cancer care and prevention

A molecule produced in the liver in response to low-carb "ketogenic" diets has a powerful effect in suppressing colorectal tumor growth and may be useful as a preventive and treatment of such cancers, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

27 Apr 2022

Study uncovers the regulator of cancer ‘stemness’

The protein FOXK2 promotes survival of cancer stem cells in ovarian cancer, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

26 Apr 2022

Exploring Populations of B and T Cells in Lymph Nodes of Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 via Microscopy and Image Analysis

My work is focused on looking at the dynamics of B/T cell populations within lymph nodes from patients that had recovered from COVID-19. My role in this research was developing and implementing microscopy image analysis techniques using methods and instrumentation in part supplied by TissueGnostics.

From TissueGnostics 26 Apr 2022

Miniature replica of the heart could give a more accurate view of how the organ works

There's no safe way to get a close-up view of the human heart as it goes about its work: you can't just pop it out, take a look, then slot it back in.

22 Apr 2022

New tool delivers and electrically stimulates stem cells to promote stroke recovery

More than 10 million strokes occur worldwide every year, leaving at least half of patients with life-altering disabilities.

22 Apr 2022

Study shows safety, feasibility of intranasal milk therapy for infants with intraventricular hemorrhage

A new study demonstrates that intranasal human milk is a safe and feasible intervention for intraventricular hemorrhage, a serious cause of morbidity in preterm infants.

22 Apr 2022

Researchers identify new factors that can predict breast cancer recurrence

Genetics and other factors that can determine if a woman is at risk for a recurrence of breast cancer have been identified by investigators at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing new research avenues for preventing a new tumor from developing.

22 Apr 2022

Abnormalities in astrocytes may play a key role in causing autism spectrum disorder symptoms

Abnormalities in a type of brain cell called astrocytes may play a pivotal role in causing some behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorders, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

21 Apr 2022

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$6 million grant to fund research investigating the role of immune system in heart failure

Study uses brain organoids to reveal how autism-linked genetic mutation disrupts neural development

Elevated BMI may exacerbate abnormalities associated with aging sperm cells

Epigenetic abnormalities in hematopoietic cells during fetal development cause idiopathic autism

Study illustrates how a protein complex controls genome organization to maintain lineage fidelity

New insights into how NANOG protein facilitates the activation of human cell pluripotency

Sleep deprivation negatively affects the stem cells in the cornea

Researchers create 3D in vitro model that reveals the origins of human spine

Sen. Orrin Hatch’s legacy tracks the GOP’s evolution on health

Novel plug-and-play multi-organ chip can be customized to the patient

Misexpression of non-cardiac genes may lead to congenital heart disease

Penn scientists discover how one inflammatory disorder increases susceptibility to another

“Keto” molecule could someday become a part of colorectal cancer care and prevention

Study uncovers the regulator of cancer ‘stemness’

Exploring Populations of B and T Cells in Lymph Nodes of Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 via Microscopy and Image Analysis

Miniature replica of the heart could give a more accurate view of how the organ works

New tool delivers and electrically stimulates stem cells to promote stroke recovery

Study shows safety, feasibility of intranasal milk therapy for infants with intraventricular hemorrhage

Researchers identify new factors that can predict breast cancer recurrence

Abnormalities in astrocytes may play a key role in causing autism spectrum disorder symptoms

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