Healthy cells actively collaborate with tumors by creating a mesh of collagen that encourages cancer…
Month: March 2016
Depicting as a method of communication
When we think of language, we usually think of words, phrases, and sentences — strings…
New method for producing heart cells may hold the key to treating heart failure
Scientists have discovered how to make a new type of cell that is in between…
‘Broken’ heart breakthrough: Researchers reprogram cells to better battle heart failure
Patients with heart failure often have a buildup of scar tissue that leads to a…
Blocking transfer of calcium to cell’s powerhouse selectively kills cancer cells
Inhibiting the transfer of calcium ions into the cell’s powerhouse is specifically toxic to cancer…
Common genetic variant in a tumor suppressor gene linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes
P53, a tumor suppressor referred to as has often been described as the ‘guardian of…
How many types of neurons are there in the brain?
For decades, scientists have struggled to develop a comprehensive census of cell types in the…
People with anxiety show fundamental differences in perception
People with anxiety fundamentally perceive the world differently, according to a new study. They aren’t…
Researchers unravel pathways of potent antibodies that fight HIV infection
One of the most crucial and elusive goals of an effective HIV vaccine is to…
Mapping family history can lead more at-risk patients to timely screening
Most doctors and nurses review a patient’s family history to identify risk factors for heart…