Computational tool maps the origins and journeys of cells in development and disease
A new computational tool allows researchers to understand how the diverse cell types of the human body are made during ...
The rules of immunity: What decides T cell fate?
T cells are positioned at the frontline of the body's immune system to fight infection, cancer, and autoimmune disease. While ...
Extracellular vesicles that guide zebrafish embryonic development may have potential for human medicine
During the first 72 hours in particular, extracellular vesicles—nanoparticles enclosed in cell membranes—play a significant role in the embryonic development of zebrafish.
Quantum properties in atom-thick semiconductors offer new way to detect electrical signals in cells
For decades, scientists have relied on electrodes and dyes to track the electrical activity of living cells. Now, engineers ...
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How a crucial DNA repair protein works -- and what it means for cancer treatment
DNA repair proteins act like the body's editors, constantly finding and reversing damage to our genetic code. Researchers have long struggled to understand how cancer cells hijack one of these ...