News tagged with cellular compartments


Molecular master switch for pancreatic cancer identified, potential predictor of treatment outcome

A recently described master regulator protein may explain the development of aberrant cell growth in the pancreas spurred by inflammation

Cancer created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Discovery improves understanding of early onset inflammatory disease

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have discovered a 'constant cloud' of potent inflammatory molecules surrounding the cells responsible for diseases such as thickening of the arteries and rheumatoid arthritis.

Inflammatory disorders created Jul 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Scientists find link between master gene and neurodegenerative disorders

Garbage comes in all shapes and sizes. Cells, the body's functional units of life, also produce 'garbage' - debris and dysfunctional elements the body must get rid of. Failure to dispose of this garbage could ...

Genetics created Jun 24, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0