One Form Of Adult Mouse Cell Transformed Directly Into Another; Insulin-producing Cells CreatedThu, 28 Aug 2008 11:00:00 EDTIn a feat of biological prestidigitation likely to turn the field of regenerative medicine on its head, researchers report having achieved what has long been a dream and ultimate goal of developmental biologists: directly turning one type of fully formed adult cell into another type of adult cell.
Cell Removal Technique Could Lead To Cheaper DrugsWed, 27 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDTCostly drugs to treat conditions such as cancer and arthritis could be manufactured more cheaply with a new technique. Researchers have pioneered a simple way to remove dead cells from cell cultures used to make protein-based drugs, which are increasingly prescribed to treat a range of illnesses.
Stem Cells Stand Up For ThemselvesTue, 26 Aug 2008 05:00:00 EDTAdult stem cells are not pampered pushovers. O'Reilly et al. report in the Aug. 25 issue of the Journal of Cell Biology that certain stem cells take charge of their surroundings, molding their environment to control their division and differentiation.
Tiny Cellular Antennae Trigger Neural Stem CellsMon, 25 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDTScientists report evidence suggesting that the tiny cilia found on brain cells of mammals, thought to be vestiges of a primeval past, actually play a critical role in relaying molecular signals that spur creation of neurons in an area of the brain involved in mood, learning and memory.
MRI Technology Developed That Non-invasively Locates, Quantifies Specific Cells In The BodyFri, 22 Aug 2008 05:00:00 EDTMRI isn't just for capturing detailed images of the body's anatomy. Thanks to new imaging reagents and technology, MRI can be used to visualize -- with "exquisite" specificity -- cell populations in the living body. The ability to non-invasively locate and track cells, will greatly aid the study and treatment of cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases, as well as provide a tool for advancing clinical translation of cellular regenerative medicine.
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