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Team finds antibody that transforms bone marrow stem cells directly into brain cells

In a serendipitous discovery, scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have found a way to turn bone marrow stem cells directly into brain cells.

Medical research created Apr 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (11) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Comparing mouse and human immune systems: Few differences charted in map to translate mouse findings to humans

(Medical Xpress)—It is a familiar note struck when authors conclude their reports on experiments conducted in mouse models: They suggest caution when translating their findings from mouse to human. A variation ...

Medical research created Apr 02, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sirtuin protein discovery opens door to potential 'molecular fountain of youth'

A new study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, represents a major advance in the understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind aging while providing new hope for the development of targeted treatments ...

Medical research created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (17) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Sorting out stroking sensations: Biologists find individual neurons in the skin that react to massage

The skin is a human being's largest sensory organ, helping to distinguish between a pleasant contact, like a caress, and a negative sensation, like a pinch or a burn. Previous studies have shown that these ...

Neuroscience created Jan 30, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Junk DNA' drives embryonic development

An embryo is an amazing thing. From just one initial cell, an entire living, breathing body emerges, full of working cells and organs. It comes as no surprise that embryonic development is a very carefully ...

Genetics created Dec 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 21 | with audio podcast

Offspring of older fathers may live longer: study

(Medical Xpress) -- If your father and grandfather waited until they were older before reproducing, you might experience life-extending benefits.

Medical research created Jun 11, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (14) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Abundance of rare DNA changes following population explosion may hold clues to common diseases

One-letter switches in the DNA code occur much more frequently in human genomes than anticipated, but are often only found in one or a few individuals.

Pediatrics created May 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A striking link is found between the Fragile-X gene and mutations that cause autism

A team led by scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) publishes research today indicating a striking association between genes found disrupted in children with autism and genes that are targets of FMRP, the protein ...

Genetics created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Biologists find potential drug that speeds cellular recycling

A University of Michigan cell biologist and his colleagues have identified a potential drug that speeds up trash removal from the cell's recycling center, the lysosome.

Medical research created Mar 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cell biologists describes mechanism by which some people may be more susceptible to colon cancer

An international research team led by cell biologists at the University of California, Riverside has uncovered a new insight into colon cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United ...

Cancer created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Why bad immunity genes survive: Study implicates arms race between genes and germs

University of Utah biologists found new evidence why mice, people and other vertebrate animals carry thousands of varieties of genes to make immune-system proteins named MHCs – even though some of those ...

Medical research created Feb 06, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers discover key to immune cell's 'internal guidance' system

University of British Columbia researchers have discovered the molecular pathway that enables receptors inside immune cells to find, and flag, fragments of pathogens trying to invade a host.

Immunology created Feb 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Study reveals potential of manganese in neutralizing deadly Shiga toxin

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have discovered that an element commonly found in nature might provide a way to neutralize the potentially lethal effects of a compound known as Shiga toxin. New results ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Scientists isolate protein linking exercise to health benefits

A team led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has isolated a natural hormone from muscle cells that triggers some of the key health benefits of exercise. They say the protein, which serves as a chemical messenger, ...

Medical research created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Scientists identify an innate function of vitamin E

It's rubbed on the skin to reduce signs of aging and consumed by athletes to improve endurance but scientists now have the first evidence of one of vitamin E's normal body functions.

Medical research created Dec 20, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (16) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Biologist

A biologist is a scientist devoted to and producing results in biology through the study of life. Typically biologists study organisms and their relationship to their environment. Biologists involved in basic research attempt to discover underlying mechanisms that govern how organisms work. Biologists involved in applied research attempt to develop or improve medical, industrial or agricultural processes.

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