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Messenger substance and signalling molecule influence the development of the skin's immune cells

A signalling molecule known as Axl has been discovered on immune cells of the epidermis. This recently published finding provides new insight into the development of important skin immune cells known as Langerhans ...

Medical research created Jan 29, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Discovery of protein that fuels breast cancer growth could lead to targeted treatment

(Medical Xpress)—Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered how a key protein fuels breast cancer growth by boosting numbers of cancer stem cells in tumours that have low levels of a protein called claudin, ...

Cancer created Sep 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Why do infants get sick so often? Researchers reveal cell signaling prevents growth of essential immune cells

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System are helping to quell parents' worry about why infants seem to get sick so often.

Immunology created Aug 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast