Researchers Reveal That a Doppler Effect Influences Segmentation
New research from the Max Planck Institute shows that the rhythm of segmentation is influenced by a Doppler effect that arises from gene expression waves…
Cell Biology
Researchers Show that GDF11 Improves Functioning of Aged Brains and Muscles
In two new studies, researchers from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute show that injections of GDF11 improved the exercise capability and the function of the…
Researchers Use Stem Cells from Teeth to Grow Brain-Like Cells
New research from the University of Adelaide shows that stem cells from teeth can develop and form complex networks of brain-like cells. University of Adelaide…
MPI Researchers Discover a Gene that Controls Fat Metabolism
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute have discovered that the SIRT7 gene plays a central role in energy metabolism, revealing that genetically modified mice that…
Biomedical Engineers Grow Self-Healing Muscle
Biomedical engineers from Duke University have grown living skeletal muscle that demonstrates the ability to heal itself both inside the laboratory and inside an animal….
Scientists Reveal 3D Structure of the Molecular Transporter TSPO
Scientists have revealed the 3D structure of the molecular transporter TSPO for the first time, opening the door to novel paths for the diagnosis and…
Yale Researchers Identify a Key Link between Tumors and Healthy Tissue
Researchers from the Yale School of Medicine have discovered a key link between tumors and healthy tissue, revealing a potential mechanism used by cancer cells…
Scientists Discover Important Mechanism for Muscle Building
Researchers identify a key mechanism to how basic muscle architecture is built, finding that mechanical tension is the essential trigger. Skeletal muscles are built from…
Naturally Occurring Molecule Enhances Defense Mechanisms Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
Scientists have discovered that a substance called N-acetylglucosamine has the ability to enhance defense mechanisms against neurodegenerative diseases, clear toxic protein aggregates and extend life…
Scientists Report a Big Leap in Understanding How PP1 Interacts with Other Proteins
In a newly published study, researchers at Brown University report a big leap in understanding how PP1 interacts with other proteins to behave specifically in…
Study Reveals Combination Therapies That Combat HIV at Cell Junctions
New research from Yale University reveals that cell-to-cell transmission of HIV particles contributes to the development of full-blown AIDS and helps predict which anti-retroviral therapies…
Stanford Bio-X Scientists Identify Cellular Elastic That Keeps Nerves Resilient
Researchers at the University of Stanford have identified the secret to how nerves withstand the wear and tear of bending joints and moving tissues. Make…
Study Reveals Shivering and Exercise Equally Convert White Fat to Brown
New research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research reveals that shivering and bouts of moderate exercise are equally capable of converting “white fat” into…
Researchers Identify Major Obstacle to Converting Cells Back to Their Youthful State
Researchers from Yale University have identified a major obstacle to converting cells back to their youthful state — the speed of the cell cycle, or…
Scientists Sequence the Genome of the World’s Oldest Continuously Surviving Cancer
Researchers have sequenced the genome of an 11,000-year-old dog cancer, revealing its secrets and origin. Scientists have sequenced the genome of the world’s oldest continuously…
Scientists Reverse the Signs of Aging in Mice
By administering a molecule that is naturally produced by the human body scientists restored communication between the nucleus and mitochondria inside cells in older mice,…
Researchers Generate Kidney Structures from Human Stem Cells
Researchers from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have generated three-dimensional kidney structures from human stem cells, opening new avenues for the future application of…
Study Shows Root of Birth Defects Grounded in Early Embryonic Development
In a newly published study, Yale researchers detail a genetic mutation associated with congenital heart disease that disrupts a key signaling mechanism and leads to…
