News tagged with vessel repair

Biochemists identify how tissue cells detect and perfect

Scientists have discovered how cells detect tissue damage and modify their repair properties accordingly. The findings, published today [6 October] in the journal Developmental Cell, could open up new opportunities for im ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Oct 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2 | with audio podcast

New stem cell research

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists from King's College London have uncovered the first genetic evidence that shows cells found on the surface of blood vessels can act as stem cells to assist in both organ growth ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Apr 05, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Umbilical cord could be new source of plentiful stem cells, researchers say

Stem cells that could one day provide therapeutic options for muscle and bone disorders can be easily harvested from the tissue of the umbilical cord, just as the blood that goes through it provides precursor cells to treat ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

To contract or not to contract: Decision controlled by 2 microRNAs

New research has provided insight into the molecular regulators of the function of muscle cells in the walls of blood vessels, i.e., vascular smooth muscle cells. Specifically, the acquisition and/or maintenance of the ability ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Aug 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0