News tagged with nearby cells

Connecting cilia: Cellular antennae help cells stick together

Primary cilia are hair-like structures which protrude from almost all mammalian cells. They are thought to be sensory and involved in sampling the cell's environment. New research, published in BioMed Central's open access ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New way to shape thin gel sheets proposed

Inspired by nature's ability to shape a petal, and building on simple techniques used in photolithography and printing, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a new tool for ...

Chemistry / Polymers

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Treason' by immune system cells aids growth of multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma cancer cells thwart many of the drugs used against them by causing nearby cells to turn traitor - to switch from defending the body against disease to shielding the myeloma cells from harm - Dana-Farber Cancer ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Oct 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0