News tagged with immortal cells

Immortality gene mutation identifies brain tumors, other cancers

Newly identified mutations in a gene that makes cells immortal appear to play a pivotal role in three of the most common types of brain tumors, as well as cancers of the liver, tongue and urinary tract, according to research ...

Cancer Mar 18, 2013 | 5 / 5 (3) | 0 |

Swine cells could power artificial liver

Chronic or acute, liver failure can be deadly. Toxins take over, the skin turns yellow and higher brain function slows.

Medical research Feb 27, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0