News tagged with regeneration processes
Overturning 250 years of scientific theory: Age, repeated injury do not affect newt regeneration
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have been wrong for 250 years about a fundamental aspect of tissue regeneration, according to a University of Dayton biologist who says his recent discovery is good news for humans.
Jul 12, 2011 |
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Ancient gene gives planarians a heads-up in regeneration
A seldom-studied gene known as notum plays a key role in the planarian's regeneration decision-making process, according to Whitehead Institute scientists. Protein from this gene determines whether a head or tail will regrow ...
May 12, 2011 |
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1 tale told is 2 tails gained: Anoles key to medically applicable regeneration?
Arizona State University professor Kenro Kusumi, with Anolis lizard tail in hand, may hold the most likely key to unlock the secrets of medically applicable regeneration.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Dec 14, 2010 |
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Designed biomaterials mimicking biology: Potential scaffold for muscle regeneration
Engineered artificial proteins that mimic the elastic properties of muscles in living organisms are the subject of an article in Nature magazine to be released May 6.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
May 05, 2010 |
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Scientists solve ageing puzzle (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- A discovery by Newcastle University experts could provide the next step in fighting age related diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Feb 16, 2010 |
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New source discovered for the generation of nerve cells in the brain
The research group of Professor Magdalena Gotz of Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munich (Germany) has made a significant advance in understanding regeneration processes in the brain. The researchers ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Dec 01, 2009 |
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