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Key mechanism governing bone marrow stem cells opens door to new therapies

Key mechanism governing bone marrow stem cells opens door to new therapies

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA key mechanism controlling how bone marrow stem cells work has been revealed in a new study, shining a light on the principles of ste

Key mechanism governing bone marrow stem cells opens door to new therapies

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA key mechanism controlling how bone marrow stem cells work has been revealed in a new study, shining a light on the principles of ste
Imetelstat leads to durable red blood cell transfusion independence

Imetelstat leads to durable red blood cell transfusion independence

by Elana GotkineFor heavily transfused patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) who are not responding to or are ineligible for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), the competi

Imetelstat leads to durable red blood cell transfusion independence

by Elana GotkineFor heavily transfused patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) who are not responding to or are ineligible for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), the competi
Research suggests chronic pain is different for males and females

Research suggests chronic pain is different for males and females

JANUARY 24, 2024by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA University of Alberta research team has uncovered differences in the way male and female mice develo

Research suggests chronic pain is different for males and females

JANUARY 24, 2024by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA University of Alberta research team has uncovered differences in the way male and female mice develo
How transcription factors influence insulin-producing beta cells

How transcription factors influence insulin-producing beta cells

JANUARY 31, 2024by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.11.018A recent study from the laboratory of Joseph Bass, MD, Ph.D., th

How transcription factors influence insulin-producing beta cells

JANUARY 31, 2024by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Cell Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.11.018A recent study from the laboratory of Joseph Bass, MD, Ph.D., th
Music and genomes: Beethoven's genes put to the test

Music and genomes: Beethoven's genes put to the test

by Ina Wittmann,Max Planck SocietyThe analysis of Beethoven's DNA shows possibilities and limits of predictions in the field of genetics. Credit: MPIEA / F. BernoullyTo what extent are excep

Music and genomes: Beethoven's genes put to the test

by Ina Wittmann,Max Planck SocietyThe analysis of Beethoven's DNA shows possibilities and limits of predictions in the field of genetics. Credit: MPIEA / F. BernoullyTo what extent are excep
New findings suggest life span can be increased by making cells less efficient at producing energy

New findings suggest life span can be increased by making cells less efficient at producing energy

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterChristopher Axelrod, Director, Integrated Physiology and Molecular Medicine Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Credit: PBRCA newstudy&nb

New findings suggest life span can be increased by making cells less efficient at producing energy

by Pennington Biomedical Research CenterChristopher Axelrod, Director, Integrated Physiology and Molecular Medicine Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Credit: PBRCA newstudy&nb
UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

byUniversity of CambridgeThese models can be created in the lab and mimic aspects of early human embryo development, which raises various ethical considerations. Credit: Irene Zorzan and Teresa

UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

byUniversity of CambridgeThese models can be created in the lab and mimic aspects of early human embryo development, which raises various ethical considerations. Credit: Irene Zorzan and Teresa
Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newViewpoint articlepublished in theJournal of the American Medical Association&nb

Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newViewpoint articlepublished in theJournal of the American Medical Association&nb
New approach to the design of therapies that enhance the effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs

New approach to the design of therapies that enhance the effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Graphical summary. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-023-00412-wA r

New approach to the design of therapies that enhance the effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs

FEBRUARY 1, 2024by Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)Graphical summary. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-023-00412-wA r
Precursor of cholesterol protects cells from ferroptosis, study finds

Precursor of cholesterol protects cells from ferroptosis, study finds

JANUARY 31, 2024byUniversity of WürzburgSpace-filling model of the Cholesterol molecule. Credit: RedAndr/WikipediaIn a groundbreaking study, a team led by Würzburg Professor José Pedro Friedmann

Precursor of cholesterol protects cells from ferroptosis, study finds

JANUARY 31, 2024byUniversity of WürzburgSpace-filling model of the Cholesterol molecule. Credit: RedAndr/WikipediaIn a groundbreaking study, a team led by Würzburg Professor José Pedro Friedmann
Scientists say outdated diabetes drug still has something to offer

Scientists say outdated diabetes drug still has something to offer

byUniversity of California - San DiegoThis micrograph shows a single macrophage, which is a type of cell in the immune system. In obesity-related inflammation, large numbers of these cells infil

Scientists say outdated diabetes drug still has something to offer

byUniversity of California - San DiegoThis micrograph shows a single macrophage, which is a type of cell in the immune system. In obesity-related inflammation, large numbers of these cells infil