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Cell growth

The term cell growth is used in the contexts of cell development and cell division (reproduction). When used in the context of cell division, it refers to growth of cell populations, where one cell (the "mother cell") grows and divides to produce two "daughter cells".

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Serotonin mediates exercise-induced generation of new neurons

Mice that exercise in running wheels exhibit increased neurogenesis in the brain. Crucial to this process is serotonin signaling. These are the findings of a study by researchers at the Max Delbrück Center ...

Neuroscience created May 13, 2013 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Scientists find potential therapeutic target for Cushing's disease

Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have identified a protein that drives the formation of pituitary tumors in Cushing's disease, a development that may give clinicians a therapeutic target to treat this ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers discover link between inherited endocrine tumor syndrome and well-studied cell pathway

(Medical Xpress)—A mutation in a protein called menin causes a hereditary cancer syndrome called MEN1 (multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1). Individuals with MEN1 are at a substantially increased risk of ...

Cancer created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast