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Human Cell Atlas Mapping 37 Trillion Human Cells for Disease Insights

Efforts to create a comprehensive map of all human cells have taken a significant leap forward. Researchers associated with the…

12 hours ago

Scientists develop novel plug-and-play test to evaluate T cell immunotherapy effectiveness

A novel test developed by Duke-NUS researchers enables real-time monitoring of T cells that have been engineered to fight cancer,…

6 days ago

Scientists solve decades long mystery of NLRC5 sensor function in cell death

The innate immune system is responsible for protecting the human body from threats that could cause disease or infection. The…

5 months ago

A protein that enables smell–and stops cell death

While smell plays a considerable role in the social interactions of humans -- for instance, signaling fear or generating closeness…

5 months ago

Exploring diversity in cell division

Cell division is one of the most fundamental processes of life. From bacteria to blue whales, every living being on…

6 months ago

Targeting the microenvironment rather than a specific cell type could be the key to healing injured hearts

A groundbreaking scientific study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has unveiled a remarkable discovery that may have far-reaching implications for…

9 months ago

How gene activity modulates the amount of immune cell production in mice

As people age or become ill, their immune systems can become exhausted and less capable of fighting off viruses such…

10 months ago

Complement system causes cell damage in long Covid

Most people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus recover after the acute illness. However, a significant proportion of infected individuals develop…

10 months ago

Big impacts from small changes in cell

Tiny things matter -- for instance, one amino acid can completely alter the architecture of the cell. Researchers at the…

11 months ago

Scientists unveil complete cell map of a whole mammalian brain

For the first time ever, an international team of researchers has created a complete cell atlas of a whole mammalian…

11 months ago