Genetics
Zebrafish provide insights into causes and treatment of human diseases
Zebrafish, popular as aquarium fish, now have an important place in research labs as a model organism for studying human diseases.
Jul 6, 2012
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News tagged with dying cells
Oncology & Cancer
The cell's 'personal space:' A controlling factor in maintaining healthy tissue
Cells in normal tissue seem to have "personal space" issues. They know how much space they like, and if things get too tight, some cells are forced to leave.
Apr 19, 2012
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Immunology
Manipulating the immune system to develop 'next-gen' vaccines
The discovery of how a vital immune cell recognises dead and damaged body cells could modernise vaccine technology by 'tricking' cells into launching an immune response, leading to next-generation vaccines that are more specific, ...
Apr 5, 2012
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Immunology
Researchers discover mechanism in cells that leads to inflammatory diseases
Cedars-Sinai researchers have unlocked the mystery of how an inflammatory molecule is produced in the body, a discovery they say could lead to advances in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Type 2 diabetes and numerous ...
Mar 12, 2012
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Diabetes
Scientists discover likely new trigger for epidemic of metabolic syndrome
UC Davis scientists have uncovered a key suspect in the destructive inflammation that underlies heart disease and diabetes. The new research shows elevated levels of a receptor present on leucocytes of the innate immune response ...
Feb 22, 2012
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Cardiology
Atherosclerotic plaques' downstream spread linked to low shear stress
In human coronary arteries, atherosclerotic plaques tend to spread downstream because of the changes in blood flow patterns the plaque causes, researchers have found.
Nov 15, 2011
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Medical research
Trauma drama: researches investigate 'drama queen' of immune system
Kansas State University's Sherry Fleming is investigating the factor that initiates the immune system's "drama queen": the one responsible for intestinal cell damage after hemorrhage.
Aug 8, 2011
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