[ad_1] MADISON, Wis. Researchers have discovered a previously unknown way in which pancreatic cells decide how much insulin they secrete. It could provide a promising new target for drug development to increase insulin production in people with type 2 diabetes. In a couple of articles recently published in Cell metabolism, …
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[ad_1] IMAGE: Drs. View of Sadanand Fulzele and Carlos Isales More Credit: Kim Ratliff, Production Coordinator, University of Augusta High doses of vitamin C being studied to treat COVID-19 may benefit some populations, but researchers exploring its aging potential say key factors for efficacy include levels of the natural transporter …
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[ad_1] The latest animation technology has revealed the molecular details of how our bodies are protected from cancer by a key “tumor suppressor” protein called p53. The new WEHI-TV animation displays the findings of more than 40 years of research to explain how the tumor suppressor protein p53 normally prevents …
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[ad_1] Newswise – Microglia – the brain’s immune cells – plays a primary role in removing cell debris from the brain. According to a recent study by a research group led by the University of Nagoya in Japan, another type of brain cell, called an astrocyte, is also involved in …
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[ad_1] Newswise – Microglia – the brain’s immune cells – plays a primary role in removing cell debris from the brain. According to a recent study by a research group led by the University of Nagoya in Japan, another type of brain cell, called an astrocyte, is also involved in …
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[ad_1] Scientists have developed an optical elastography technique that could revolutionize the accuracy and ease with which healthcare professionals can detect biomechanical changes in cells and tissues. A study derived from an international collaboration between the University of Exeter, the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Perugia (Italy) …
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[ad_1] Philadelphia, November 10, 2020 – The causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including genetic and environmental factors, are not fully understood. Many studies have already shown that severe maternal infection during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk to offspring in both humans and animals. New research, however, shows …
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[ad_1] IMAGE: In Gram-negative bacteria, LPS and phospholipids are produced on the inner bacterial membrane and must be sent through the cell wall to the outer membrane. The production and delivery of … view More Credit: Silhavy Lab, Princeton University Bacteria are single-celled organisms essential to human health, both in …
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[ad_1] IMAGE: The Polarstern R / V icebreaker was carrying more than 60 ARM tools for the MOSAiC expedition. View More Credit: US Dept. of Energy ARM User Facility Climate: icebreaker data With the conclusion of an unprecedented year-long expedition to the North Pole called MOSAiC, data from instruments installed …
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