These Newly Identified Cells Could Change the Face of Plastic Surgery
Cartilage cells that contain fat explain why some skeletal tissues are less rigid than others, and could one day be grown in ...
Scientists create comprehensive map of protein locations within human cells
Like workers at a factory or office, proteins in a cell must be in the right department to do their jobs. But scientists have ...
May the force not be with you: Cell migration doesn't only rely on generating force
In mechanobiology, cells' forces have been considered fundamental to their enhanced function, including fast migration. But a ...
Mapping cells that tune in to sound: Researchers identify major neurons involved in hearing process
When we hear sounds, specialized cells in the cochlear nucleus are the first to process that information, enabling our brains ...
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Tricking cells into trashing cancer
In a study published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Fred Hutch Cancer Center cancer chemical biologist ...
Physical signals as fate deciders: How mechanical forces extrude cells from tissues
Epithelial tissues are in constant interaction with their environment. Maintaining their functionality requires dynamic balance (homeostasis) and that their cell numbers are tightly regulated. This is ...
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New biomaterial could redefine recovery from brain and central nervous system injuries
A new electrically active transplantable material that can help to regrow cells in the brain and spinal cord could redefine ...