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Unexpected discovery on the study of stem cell immortality

[ad_1] Telomeres are the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. In adult cells, telomeres shorten each time a cell divides and this contributes to aging and cancer. Pluripotent stem cells, however, are specialized cells that exist in the early days of development. These pluripotent cells do not age and …

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Maradona will be veiled in Casa Rosada

[ad_1] The only veiled athlete at Casa Rosada was five-time Formula 1 champion Juan Manuel Fangio, in July 1995. Of: EFE / Agencies 20:01 / 25/11/2020 The wake of Diego Armando Maradona, who died this Wednesday 25-N at the age of 60, will be at Casa Rosada (presidential seat) starting …

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Space Flight-Induced Microgravity Affects Genes, Study Shows | Biology

[ad_1] A genetic analysis of transparent nematodes Caenorhabditis elegans on the International Space Station it showed “subtle changes” in about 1,000 genes; stronger effects were found in some genes, particularly those responsible for neuronal function and cellular metabolism. Willis et al. performed comparative transcriptomic analysis of Caenorhabditis elegans responses to …

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