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Biological tissue

Biological tissue is a collection of interconnected cells that perform a similar function within an organism.

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The Hippo and the Hydra: Evolutionary Origin of the Body Axis

July 15, 2022 — A new study describes the formation of the body axis in the immortal freshwater polyp Hydra. This is controlled by the so-called hippo signaling pathway, a molecular biological process that, among ...

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Feb. 22, 2022 — Researchers fabricated a 3D artificial cancer tissue that overcomes one of the biggest challenges in tissue engineering: replicating the body's smallest blood vessels. The breakthrough offers a ...

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Feb. 22, 2022 — Tendons connect muscles with bones. When injured, they are really difficult to repair, and the existing therapeutic strategies often have complications. Researchers constructed artificial tendons ...

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Oct. 18, 2022 — Researchers have created a model that can calculate the energetics involved when one organism stabs another with its fangs, thorns, spines or other puncturing parts. Because the model can be applied ...

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Jan. 10, 2023 — Researchers develop an injectable hydrogel that treats infections around prosthetics without the problems caused by current treatments. The black phosphorus-enhanced gel has a porous structure, ...

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Feb. 10, 2022 — Cellular proteins that hold cells and tissues together also perform critical functions when they experience increased tension. A new study observed that when tugged upon in a controlled manner, these ...

A Glimpse of a Cell's Sense of Touch

Dec. 28, 2022 — Scientists have now been able to unravel a mystery surrounding the question of how cells use their sense of touch to make vital decisions during ...

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Jellyfish, With No Central Brain, Shown to Learn from Past Experience

Sep. 22, 2023 — Even without a central brain, jellyfish can learn from past experiences like humans, mice, and flies, scientists report for the first time. They trained Caribbean box jellyfish (Tripedalia cystophora) to learn to spot and dodge obstacles. The study ...

Scientists Regenerate Neurons That Restore Walking in Mice After Paralysis from Spinal Cord Injury

Sep. 21, 2023 — In a new study in mice, researchers have uncovered a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury. The neuroscientists have shown that re-growing specific neurons back ...

Archaeologists Discover World's Oldest Wooden Structure

Sep. 20, 2023 — Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously thought possible, humans were building structures made of wood, according to new ...

Researchers Grow Embryonic Humanized Kidneys Inside Pigs for 28 Days

Sep. 7, 2023 — Researchers have successfully created chimeric embryos containing a combination of human and pig cells. When transferred into surrogate pig mothers, the developing humanized kidneys had normal structure and tubule formation after 28 days. This is ...

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Sep. 25, 2023 — It is impossible to imagine modern agriculture without plastics. 12 million tons are used every year. But what about the consequences for the environment? An international team of authors addresses ...

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Sep. 25, 2023 — Tiny waterfleas could play a pivotal role in removing persistent chemical pollutants from wastewater -- making it safe to use in factories, farms and homes, a new study ...

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