Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have gained new insight into how both early embryonic cells and embryonic stem cells are directed into becoming specialised cell types, like pancreatic and liver cells. The results ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 7, 2014
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Many newly synthesized proteins undergo a sequence of enzymatic modifications that enable them to do their jobs better. This process occurs within a series of membrane-bound structures called 'cisternae' that form the Golgi ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 20, 2013
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Mitochondria, which are probably derived from distant bacterial ancestors incorporated into our cells, have their own DNA. However, we know little about how these organelles, which convert oxygen and consumed nutrients into ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 5, 2013
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A single embryonic stem cell can develop into more than 200 specialized cell types that make up our body. This maturation process is called differentiation and is tightly regulated. If the regulation is lost, specialized ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 7, 2013
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Mature cells can be reprogrammed to pluripotency and thus regain the ability to divide and differentiate into specialized cell types. Although these so-called induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) represent a milestone ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 6, 2013
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Newly-crowned Nobel laureate Shinya Yamanaka on Monday cautioned that stem cells could still spur sharp debate, despite his achievement in creating cells that are not derived from embryos.
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 12, 2012
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Thanks to a team of Australian scientists, we're a step closer to harnessing the power of stem cells for regenerative medicine.
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 5, 2018
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A special issue of Cell Stem Cell published on June 4 includes a collection of reviews and perspectives on the biology of aging.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 4, 2015
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Plant breeders hunting for genes to combat new diseases or adapt to changes in climate can plumb the vast diversity of crops and their wild relatives using envelopes of seed banked in cold storage, but cattle breeders are ...
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Nov 26, 2013
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