Cutting to the Core of How 3D Structure Shapes Gene Activity
Newswise — In biology textbooks and beyond, the human genome and DNA therein typically are taught in only…
Scientists reveal how chemotherapy causes genetic damage in healthy blood
For the first time, scientists have systematically studied the genetic effects of chemotherapy on healthy tissues. Researchers from…
Dormant Stem Cells May Hold Key to Restoring Sense of Smell
Summary: Researchers have created a 3D mouse organoid model to study how neurons in the nose regenerate, revealing…
Searching for the origin of human brain tumours
The anatomical location and cell type from which tumours originate has biological, diagnostic and therapeutic implications, but understanding…
Stepdad died from cancer after symptoms were dismissed as constipation
Ronnie was told he needed a blood test but would have to wait two weeks for it. At…
Research identifies seven genes that drive hematopoietic stem cell fate
Stem cells can produce any other cell type, it is just a matter of telling them in the…
Exercise Boosts Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s
Summary: Exercise enhances the effectiveness of stem cell-derived neuron transplants in a Parkinson’s disease (PD) rat model. Transplanted…
Hidden Neural Stem Cells May Hold Key to Brain Regeneration
Summary: Scientists have identified a previously unknown type of neural stem cell (pNSC) that exists outside the brain…