News tagged with cellular differentiation


Genetic research develops tools for studying diseases, improving regenerative treatment

Research from a Kansas State University professor may make it easier to recover after spinal cord injury or to study neurological disorders.

Genetics created Mar 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

BRG1 mutations confer resistance to hormones in lung cancer

Retinoic acid (vitamin A) and steroids are hormones found in our body that protect against oxidative stress, reduce inflammation and are involved in cellular differentiation processes. One of the characteristics of tumours ...

Cancer created Mar 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A brighter future for infertility treatment: study

(Medical Xpress) -- Male infertility could soon have a boost through new treatments at a sub-DNA 'epigenetic' level, according to researchers from The Australian National University.

Genetics created Dec 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

How major signaling pathways are wired to our genome gives new insight into disease processes

Whitehead Institute scientists have determined that master transcription factors determine the genes regulated by key signaling pathways. In this way, signaling pathways are targeted to genes that are most relevant to each ...

Medical research created Oct 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Stem cell breakthrough heralds new era of therapy development

Scientists at the Universities of Glasgow and Southampton have uncovered a new method for culturing adult stem cells which could lead to the creation of revolutionary stem cell therapies for conditions such as arthritis, ...

Medical research created Jul 18, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (10) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers find potential therapeutic target for controlling obesity

A new study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine has found that a cellular signaling pathway governs the differentiation of cells into fat tissue or smooth muscle, which lines the vascular system. Engaging this signaling pathway ...

Medical research created Jun 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0