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Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals cells that could protect from fatal lung disease

Single-cell RNA sequencing has revealed a subset of cells that could provide protection from a rare, but severely debilitating and fatal, lung disease.

16 Jul 2021

Computer simulation model identifies key factors for successful transit of sperm in the genital tract

A research team at the Humboldt University Berlin and the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research developed an agent-based computer model to simulate the journey of sperm cells through the female genital tract.

16 Jul 2021

New live cell models lay the groundwork for studies into mitochondrial diseases

The mitochondrion has garnered quite the reputation for its role as the "powerhouse of the cell." These tiny, but mighty organelles play various life-sustaining roles, from powering our own cells and organs to fueling chemical and biological processes.

15 Jul 2021

Researchers study the role of subnuclear NSrp70 in T cell-mediated adaptive immunity

T cells are components of the body’s immune system. The ability of T cells to recognize diverse pathogens and mount a defense against them stems from the way proteins are spliced during their development and maturation.

15 Jul 2021

Study reveals key mechanisms of how physical load stimulates bone growth

When things get too much, we're often advised to "take a load off," but when it comes to bone maintenance, doing the opposite can be a good thing. Researchers from Japan have discovered some key mechanisms of how physical load stimulates bone growth.

15 Jul 2021

Research sheds light on a new mechanism for inhibitory synapse specificity in the cortex

Researchers at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience have discovered that the cell adhesion protein IgSF11 determines the layer-specific synaptic connectivity of a distinct class of cortical interneurons.

15 Jul 2021

Quantum physics helps trigger cancer cell death

Cancer cell death is triggered within three days when X-rays are shone onto tumor tissue containing iodine-carrying nanoparticles.

14 Jul 2021

Mass spectrometry: An important tool to unravel mechanisms underlying Huntington's disease

Mass spectrometry has emerged as an important analytical tool for gaining a better understanding of mechanisms underlying Huntington's disease (HD), alongside the increased availability of cell and animal models of the disease.

14 Jul 2021

Eggs and embryos go through a more dynamic and complex journey than previously thought

The journey of the egg and the embryo through the fallopian tube or oviduct toward the uterus is not well understood, mainly because it is inaccessible for direct imaging.

14 Jul 2021

Research provides an update on how electrical impulses in the heart travel from cell to cell

The rhythm in a working heart is regulated by electrical impulses. Disturbances of this bioelectrical process can result in cardiac arrhythmias, or irregularities in heartbeat -- a common ailment that can lead to illness and death.

13 Jul 2021

Mechanical factors play a key role in the natural growth of human organs

In addition to chemical factors, mechanical influences play an important role in the natural growth of human organs such as kidneys, lungs and mammary glands - but also in the development of tumors.

13 Jul 2021

Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind lung cancer relapse

When a doctor gives a patient antibiotics for a bacterial infection, they usually require them to finish the entire treatment, even when symptoms go away.

13 Jul 2021

Researchers discover new set of signals that control production of goblet cells in the lung

Proper lung function relies on the precise balance of specialized epithelial cells (cells that line the surfaces of the body) that coordinate functions to maintain homeostasis.

13 Jul 2021

Hematopoietic stem cells take advantage of 'junk' RNA to replenish the blood system

Chemotherapy is widely used to treat cancer patients. During the treatment, chemotherapeutic agents affect various biochemical processes to kill or reduce the growth of cancer cells, which divide uncontrollably in patients.

12 Jul 2021

Modular network organization critical for persistent neural activity and brain communication

Recall a phone number or directions just recited and your brain will be actively communicating across many regions. It is thought that working memory relies on interactions between these regions, but how these brain areas interact and properly represent memory has remained a mystery.

12 Jul 2021

New insights can guide precise personalized hepatocellular carcinoma medicine

A research group led by Prof. PIAO Hailong from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) identified hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) subtypes with distinctive metabolic phenotypes through bioinformatics and machine learning methods, and elucidated the potential mechanisms based on a metabolite-protein interaction network and multi-omics data.

12 Jul 2021

Cell Biology

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals cells that could protect from fatal lung disease

Computer simulation model identifies key factors for successful transit of sperm in the genital tract

New live cell models lay the groundwork for studies into mitochondrial diseases

Researchers study the role of subnuclear NSrp70 in T cell-mediated adaptive immunity

Study reveals key mechanisms of how physical load stimulates bone growth

Research sheds light on a new mechanism for inhibitory synapse specificity in the cortex

Quantum physics helps trigger cancer cell death

Mass spectrometry: An important tool to unravel mechanisms underlying Huntington's disease

Eggs and embryos go through a more dynamic and complex journey than previously thought

Research provides an update on how electrical impulses in the heart travel from cell to cell

Mechanical factors play a key role in the natural growth of human organs

Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind lung cancer relapse

Researchers discover new set of signals that control production of goblet cells in the lung

Hematopoietic stem cells take advantage of 'junk' RNA to replenish the blood system

Modular network organization critical for persistent neural activity and brain communication

New insights can guide precise personalized hepatocellular carcinoma medicine

Researchers gain new insights into the pathology of Usher syndrome

Immaturity of gut microbiota and epithelial barriers linked to neonatal meningitis

Scientists analyze the sensitivity of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant to monoclonal antibodies

Scientists unravel mechanisms involved in epithelial integrity

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