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Computational Biology: Cells Reprogrammed on the Computer
July 31, 2013 Scientists have developed a model that makes predictions from which differentiated cells -- for instance skin cells -- can be very efficiently changed into completely different cell types -- such as ... > full story -
Mechanisms of Cell Orientation in the Brain Decoded
July 31, 2013 Transmembrane protein NG2 controls the orientation of cell migration toward a ... > full story -
Scientists Analyze Genetic Makeup of Human and Mouse Embryos in Amazing Detail
July 31, 2013 Scientists have used the powerful technology of single-cell RNA sequencing to track the genetic development of a human and a mouse embryo at an unprecedented level of accuracy. The success of this ... > full story -
Ancient Viruses That Function in Early Human Development May Play Role in Cancer
July 31, 2013 Novel non-coding parts of the human genome known as vlincRNAs (very long intergenic, non-coding RNAs) triggered by ancient viruses, participate in the biology of stem cells, and in the development of ... > full story -
Naked Mole Rat's Secret to Staying Cancer Free
July 31, 2013 Scientists have discovered the naked mole rat's unique mechanism to staying cancer free -- a super sugar called high-molecular-mass Hyaluronan (HMM-HA). When secreted by the naked mole rat's cells, ... > full story -
Stem Cells in Urine Easy to Isolate and Have Potential for Numerous Therapies
July 31, 2013 Could harvesting stem cells for therapy one day be as simple as asking patients for a urine sample? Researchers have identified stem cells in urine that can be directed to become multiple cell ... > full story -
Learning from a Virus: Keeping Genes Under Wraps
July 30, 2013 By studying how the human cytomegalovirus, or CMV, packages its genetic material during infection, researchers have identified potential inroads for new therapies that could one day prevent birth ... > full story -
Reprogramming Patients' Cells Offers Powerful New Tool for Studying, Treating Blood Diseases
July 30, 2013 First produced only in the past decade, human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are capable of developing into many or even all human cell types. Scientists have now reprogrammed skin cells from ... > full story -
Protein Surfaces Defects Act as Drug Targets
July 30, 2013 New research shows a physical characterization of the interface of the body's proteins with water. Identifying the locations where it is easiest to remove water from the interface of target proteins ... > full story -
Potent Compound Kills Prostate Cancer Cells
July 30, 2013 SMIP004 holds promise as a novel, much-needed treatment for advanced prostate ... > full story
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