Archive: 31/08/2016

Researchers use a single molecule to command stem cells to build new bone

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered an easy and efficient way to coax human pluripotent stem cells to regenerate bone tissue—by feeding them adenosine, a naturally occurring molecule in ...

Aug 31, 2016

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Forensic DNA analysis checks the origin of cultured cells

Cell lines are cultured cells that are commonly used in medical research. New results from Uppsala University show that such cells are not always what they are assumed to be. Using genetic analyses, the researchers showed ...

Aug 31, 2016

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ICU patients lose helpful gut bacteria within days of hospital admission

The microbiome of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at a hospital differs dramatically from that of healthy patients, according to a new study published in mSphere. Researchers analyzing microbial taxa in ...

Aug 31, 2016

Motivating eco-friendly behaviors depends on cultural values

The specific cultural values of a country may determine whether concern about environmental issues actually leads individuals to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors, according to the new research published in Psychological ...

Aug 31, 2016

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'Ask a Doctor' surfaces reliable information about heart conditions

A Google search for heart conditions will now prominently display important questions patients should ask their doctor based on clinical guidelines developed by the American College of Cardiology.

Aug 31, 2016

Study points to a novel culprit type 2 diabetes gene at well-established genomic location

Gene researchers have used sophisticated scientific tools to reveal a new gene for type 2 diabetes at a well-established genomic location. Because this gene, ACSL5, codes for a protein that regulates how the body recognizes ...

Aug 31, 2016