Medical research
Potential target for bacteria behind tooth decay identified
Findings from a University of Kentucky College of Medicine study could lead to a new way to combat the bacteria responsible for tooth decay.
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News tagged with cell division
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Inflammation and pressure-sensing leads to 'feed-forward' loop in osteoarthritis
An unfortunate biological "feed-forward" loop drives cartilage cells in an arthritic joint to actually contribute to progression of the disease, say researchers at Duke University and Washington University in Saint Louis.
Mar 22, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Single cell division error triggers cascade of mutations that generate features of cancer
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and the U.K. has found that a single error during cell division can trigger a cascade of mutational events, generating many of the features found in ...
Neuroscience
Missing protein in brain causes behaviors mirroring autism
Scientists at Rutgers University-Newark have discovered that when a key protein needed to generate new brain cells during prenatal and early childhood development is missing, part of the brain goes haywire—causing an imbalance ...
Jan 9, 2020
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Cardiology
Unlocking a cell's potential to regenerate the heart
Some organisms have a remarkable capacity for regenerating tissue. If a fish or salamander suffers heart damage, for instance, their cells are able to divide and successfully repair the injured organ. Imagine if you could ...
Mar 1, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists identify key genetic factor that keeps moles from turning into melanoma
Moles are benign tumors found on the skin of almost every adult. Scientists have known for years that a mutation in the BRAF gene makes them start growing, but until now haven't understood why they stop. Now, researchers ...
Aug 5, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers find surprising role for enzyme in tumor cell division and new drug to combat it
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center have identified a new drug discovery approach enabling the destruction of the most highly proliferative tumors. ...
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Medical research
Research team develops technology to improve effectiveness of stem cells in regenerative medicine
Stem cells have been holding great promise for regenerative medicine for years. In the last decade, several studies have shown that this type of cell, which in Spanish is called "mother cell" because of its ability to give ...
Jul 2, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Team targets tumor suppressor to treat 'triple-negative' breast cancer
A study by scientists at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Cancer Research UK has found that the loss of a specific tumor suppressor in "triple-negative" breast cancer provides clues about potential new approaches ...
Feb 5, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
First map of circular DNA in childhood cancer
Cancer development is associated with the gradual accumulation of DNA defects over time. Thus, cancer is considered an age-related disease. But why do children develop cancer? An international team of researchers, led by ...
Dec 17, 2019
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