Researchers Uncover Why Adults’ Hearts Don’t Regenerate
As heart cells mature in mice, the number of communication pathways called nuclear pores dramatically decreases. Although this might protect the organ from damaging signals,…
As heart cells mature in mice, the number of communication pathways called nuclear pores dramatically decreases. Although this might protect the organ from damaging signals,…
Scientists find that meiotic exit in Arabidopsis is driven by P-body-mediated inhibition of translation A previously unidentified mechanism for reprogramming gene expression during the transition…
Scientists have found what turns off the molecular alarm system, which is crucial in our immune response. Scientists have discovered what turns off the molecular alarm system…
The new model cells aid in the study of early embryonic development. Professor Vincent Pasque and his colleagues at KU Leuven have used stem cells to…
Chromosome manipulation in live cells indicates that they are fluid. Researchers from CNRS, the Curie Institute, and Sorbonne University have successfully physically acted on chromosomes in live…
A single protein can control aging signals more effectively than in a group. According to recent research, the protein CHIP can control the insulin receptor…
For the first time, researchers describe a pathway by which cells repair damaged lysosomes, structures that contribute to longevity by recycling cellular trash. The discovery…
New insight into the way the EGF receptor sends signals into cells could help researchers design new cancer drugs that target this protein. Receptors found…
How the genome is packed into chromosomes that can be faithfully moved during cell division. Scientists discovered a molecular mechanism that confers special physical properties…
Biologists uncover mechanism that shapes centromere distribution. Since the 1800s, scientists have noted the configuration of centromeres, a special chromosomal region that is vital for…
Discovery offers insight into how cancer spreads and provides a tool for developing new treatments. Scientists have discovered that cancer cells can gravitate toward certain…
A recently found lipid inhibits cell death. An organism uses programmed cell death as a critical tool to maintain its health. Various stress responses are…
Constructing a tiny robot out of DNA and using it to study cell processes invisible to the naked eye… Although it certainly sounds like science…
A comprehensive review of the scientific literature reveals that immunological, metabolic, and depression-related pathways are the most often reported disease mechanisms. Alzheimer’s disease affects almost…
Scientists have solved a medical mystery in a rare, poorly understood disease by uncovering which cells cause tumors in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)….
Better Living Through Multicellular Life Cycles For many organisms, ranging from microbes to complex multicellular life, cooperation is an essential aspect of life. It emerges…
Scientists identify an autoantibody that may cause schizophrenia in some individuals. Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have discovered that some people with…
Researchers determined that valproic acid prevents nervous system cells from properly developing and dividing When used during pregnancy, the drug valproic acid, which is used…